Medical Vocabulary and Definitions

What does 'AA' stand for in a medical context?

• Alcoholics Anonymous

• Aortic Aneurysm

• Amino Acid

• Ankylosing Arthritis

What does the prefix 'a-' mean? Example: apnea.

• without, not

• with, together

• before, early

• after, behind

What is abandonment in a medical context?

• Discontinuing medical care without giving proper notice or providing a competent replacement

• Providing extra care to a patient beyond the required treatment

• Transferring a patient to another facility with full documentation

• Refusing to treat a patient due to lack of insurance

Account receivable refers to:

• Money owed to the provider (income)

• Money paid to suppliers (expense)

• Assets owned by the company

• Inventory held for sale

What is an accounts receivable ledger?

• A document that provides detailed information about charges, payments, and remaining amounts owed to the provider

• A record of all cash transactions made by a business

• A summary of employee payroll information

• A list of inventory items and their quantities

Accounts payable is:

• The amount the provider owes to vendors

• The amount vendors owe to the provider

• The provider's total revenue

• The provider's cash on hand

What does 'acute' mean in a medical context?

• Currently ill with a condition, recent onset

• Chronic and long-lasting

• Mild and not serious

• Related to old age

What is an addendum?

• To add to the original document

• To delete the original document

• To sign the original document

• To review the original document

What is an advanced directive?

• A document that spells out what kind of treatment a patient wants in the event they cannot speak for themselves – also called a living will

• A prescription for pain medication

• A type of insurance policy for long-term care

• A legal document that transfers property ownership

What does 'afebrile' mean?

• No fever

• High blood pressure

• Rapid heartbeat

• Shortness of breath