CMAS Medical Terminology & Documentation

Question 1

What is medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Specialized medical language

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General English vocabulary.

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Legal terms.

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Billing codes.

Question 2

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Below

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Above

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Around

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Inside

Question 3

What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis'?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation

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Surgical removal.

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Disease.

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Condition.

Question 4

Why is accurate documentation important?

Accepted Answer

Ensures clear communication

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Increases paperwork.

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Delays treatment.

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Reduces patient care.

Question 5

What is an abbreviation commonly used for 'before meals'?

Accepted Answer

ac

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pc.

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hs.

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prn.

Question 6

What does SOAP stand for in documentation?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Simple, Objective, Analysis, Procedure.

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Surgical, Observation, Action, Prescription.

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Symptom, Observation, Analysis, Plan.

Question 7

What type of document is a patient’s progress note?

Accepted Answer

Clinical documentation

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Legal contract.

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Billing statement.

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Insurance form.

Question 8

What does the root 'cardi' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Heart

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Lungs.

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Liver.

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Kidneys.

Question 9

Why is standardization of terminology important?

Accepted Answer

Reduces errors

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Increases costs.

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Delays treatment.

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Confuses patients.