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Medical Terminology & Documentation Flashcards

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  1. An applicant is board certified in 'hematology.' This specialty focuses on which of the following?

    Answer: Blood and blood-forming organs

    'Hemat/o' means blood, so hematology deals with blood disorders.

  2. Which abbreviation refers to the ongoing evaluation of practitioner performance between reappointments?

    Answer: OPPE

    Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) continuously monitors performance data for all privileged practitioners.

  3. What does the prefix 'brady-' indicate in a term such as 'bradycardia'?

    Answer: Slow

    'Brady-' means slow, so bradycardia is a slow heart rate.

  4. A surgeon requests privileges for 'rhinoplasty.' What is this procedure?

    Answer: Surgical reshaping or repair of the nose

    'Rhin/o' (nose) + '-plasty' (surgical repair) means surgical reconstruction of the nose.

  5. What is the main purpose of a signed attestation statement in a credentialing application?

    Answer: To have the applicant affirm the information is accurate and complete

    The attestation confirms the applicant's statements are true and complete, including disclosures about health, sanctions, and history.

  6. Which specialty would request privileges in 'dermatopathology'?

    Answer: Dermatology or pathology

    Dermatopathology is the microscopic study of skin disease, a subspecialty of dermatology and pathology.

  7. A credentials file note reads 'PRN.' In clinical and staffing documentation, what does this abbreviation mean?

    Answer: As needed

    PRN comes from the Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning as needed.

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