Healthcare Terminology Crossword Flashcards

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What is the federal healthcare program for persons 65 years of age and older?

Medicare

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What term describes personalized filters or biases?

Barriers

What is the internationally recognized standard formula for PT results?

INR Signup and view all the answers

What does EEG stand for?

Electroencephalogram Signup and view all the answers

What does PHI stand for?

Protected Health Information Signup and view all the answers

What does diversity refer to?

State of being varied or different Signup and view all the answers

What is a cervical smear for cancer cells commonly called?

PAP Signup and view all the answers

What do CBC(s) stand for?

Complete Blood Count(s) Signup and view all the answers

What does CEU stand for?

Continuing Education Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does CMS stand for?

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for identifying with the feelings of another person?

Empathy Signup and view all the answers

Therapeutic __________, nonverbal communication

touch Signup and view all the answers

What are prepaid managed care group practices commonly known as?

HMO Signup and view all the answers

What does DIC stand for?

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Signup and view all the answers

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is Arizona's version of Medicaid called?

AHCCCS Signup and view all the answers

What does Hgb stand for?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does UA stand for?

Urinalysis Signup and view all the answers

Blood __________ to rid the body of evil spirits

letting Signup and view all the answers

What does HMO stand for?

Health Maintenance Organization Signup and view all the answers

What does STAT mean?

immediate Signup and view all the answers

What emotion is brought on by feeling out of control?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

What does ALT stand for?

alanine aminotransferase Signup and view all the answers

What does MCHC stand for?

Hemoglobin concentration in RBCs Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard or requirement for a technical specialty called?

certification Signup and view all the answers

What do RNs stand for?

Registered Nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is a wrongful act committed against one's person called?

tort Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of nonverbal communication called?

kinesics Signup and view all the answers

What condition is described as decreased RBCs in blood?

anemia Signup and view all the answers

What does BMP stand for?

Basic Metabolic Panel Signup and view all the answers

What are the standards of right or wrong conduct called?

ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the federal healthcare program for the indigent called?

Medicaid Signup and view all the answers

What is the unquestioning belief in the healthcare worker's ability?

trust Signup and view all the answers

_________ stain for bacteria

gram Signup and view all the answers

What does AHA stand for?

American Hospital Association Signup and view all the answers

What does exsanguinate mean?

complete removal of all blood Signup and view all the answers

What does OT stand for?

Occupational Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What organization offers continuing education?

ASCLS Signup and view all the answers

What is the federal law that protects patient confidentiality called?

HIPAA Signup and view all the answers

What is a personal standard of honesty called?

integrity Signup and view all the answers

______________ medicinalis

Hirudo Signup and view all the answers

What may a stool sample show as a stage of a parasite?

ova (eggs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the act of confirming specific qualifications have been met?

certify Signup and view all the answers

What does LIS stand for?

Laboratory Information System Signup and view all the answers

What is the Phlebotomy Certifying Agency that united with the ASCP?

NHA Signup and view all the answers

What does Hct stand for?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does TAT stand for?

Turnaround time Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Healthcare Programs and Abbreviations

Medicare: Federal program providing healthcare for individuals aged 65 and older.
Medicaid: Federal healthcare program for low-income individuals.
CMS: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, overseeing Medicare and Medicaid programs.
AHCCCS: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Arizona's version of Medicaid.

Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, responsible for ensuring workplace safety.

Personal Health Information

PHI: Protected Health Information, confidential patient data protected by law.

Medical Tests and Measurements

INR: International Normalized Ratio, standardized measurement for blood clotting tests.
CBC: Complete Blood Count, a common blood test measuring various blood components.
Hgb: Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells transporting oxygen.
UA: Urinalysis, a test analyzing urine for health indicators.
BMP: Basic Metabolic Panel, a blood test assessing metabolic status.
EEG: Electroencephalogram, a test measuring electrical activity in the brain.
Hct: Hematocrit, a measure of the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.

Medical Ethics and Professional Standards

Certification: A standard or requirement validating specific qualifications in a technical specialty.
Ethics: Standards of right and wrong conduct that guide healthcare professionals.
Integrity: Personal standard of honesty in professional practices.

Communication and Empathy

Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Kinesics: The study of nonverbal communication, including body language.
Barriers: Personal filters or biases that may affect communication and understanding.

Additional Terms and Definitions

Diversity: The state of being varied or different within a population or workforce.
HMO: Health Maintenance Organization, a type of managed care organization.
STAT: A term meaning "immediate," often used in medical contexts.
Gram stain: A laboratory technique for identifying bacterial infections.
TAT: Turnaround Time, the time taken to process and report laboratory results.
DIC: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, a serious condition affecting blood clotting.
OT: Occupational Therapy, a form of therapy for improving daily living skills.

Miscellaneous

Tort: Legal term for a wrongful act causing harm to an individual.
Trust: Unquestioning belief in the healthcare worker's ability.
Exsanguinate: Complete removal of blood from the body, often in medical contexts.
ALT: Alanine Aminotransferase, an enzyme indicating liver function.
MCHC: Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration, a measure of hemoglobin concentration in red blood cells.
AHA: American Hospital Association, representing hospitals and healthcare networks.
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, federal law protecting patient confidentiality.
NHA: National Healthcareer Association, an organization providing certification for healthcare workers.
ASCLS: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, an organization offering continuing education for lab professionals.
OVA: Refers to eggs, specifically in the context of identifying parasite stages in stool samples.
Hirudo medicinalis: Latin term for medicinal leech, used in certain medical treatments.

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Test your knowledge of essential healthcare terms with these crossword flashcards. Each card presents a word along with its definition, helping you reinforce your understanding of key concepts in the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals alike.