Chapter 1 The Basics and the Body Day 1

Open Ended

Why is understanding medical terminology important for healthcare professionals?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of learning medical terminology?

• To communicate effectively in healthcare settings

• To memorize complex words

• To diagnose diseases

• To perform surgeries

Multiple Choice

In the case study provided, what does the abbreviation 'ER' most likely stand for?

• Emergency Room

• Examination Room

• Endocrine Room

• Exercise Room

Open Ended

In the case study provided, what does the hypogastric region mean?

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a root word, a combining vowel, and a combining form in medical terminology.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology?

• Prefixes indicate location, time, or number

• Suffixes indicate condition, disease, or procedure

• Prefixes indicate blood type

• Suffixes indicate only surgical instruments

Medical Term Scavenger Hunt

Case Study Related Terms

Using the chapter, define the following in your binder.

Routine pre-op orders
VS q15 min
Keep pt NPO
Start IV
Obtain a list of pt Rx and all OTC meds

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about medical terminology, or is there a topic you would like to explore further?