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Do you know how to  \nbuild the medical term that means “surgical repair of the nose”? Do you know which parts of the body are distal to the elbow? As you study this chapter, you will learn the answers to these questions and more. You can demonstrate your knowledge by participating ina HOSA—Future Health Professionals event. HOSA events provide opportunities to build the technical, leadership, and teamwork skills you need to pursue a career in the healthcare field.  \nOne example of a HOSA competitive event is the HOSA Medical Terminology competitive event. Goto the HOSA website to learn more about the HOSA Medical Terminology event. Find out:  \n• The purpose of the event  \n• What is involved in the event  \n• What knowledge is demonstrated in the event The information and activities in this chapter can help prepare you for this and other competitive events. In the chapter, Event Prep icons label these activities. As you prepare for HOSA competitive events, be sure to check the website and talk with your HOSA advisor for the most up-to-date guidelines and procedures. Once you have learned about the Medical Terminology event, answer the following questions:  \n1. How might participating in this event benefit you personally and your future career? Explain.  \n2. Are you interested in participating in this event?  \nWhy or why not?  \nAhmet Cigsar/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images  \nCopyright Goodheart-Willcox Co. , Inc. 1  \nCase Study  \nShera Cooper, a 37 y/o AAF, comes to the ER c/o abd pain in the hypogastric region and vaginal hemorrhage. Dr. Irvin has called for a surgical consult after examining Shera and her CT scan. Colleen, assistant to Dr. Snyder, an OB/GYN, has called the OR to set up a room for an exploratory laparotomy. Before surgery, Dr. Snyder orders astat CBC, Pro. time, PTT, UA, T&C, EKG, and CXR.  \nConfusing, right? Now read the following transcription that spells out the meanings of the medical abbreviations and terms in the case study. Definitions of medical terms have been provided in brackets.  \nShera Cooper, a 37-year-old, African-American female, comes to the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain in the lower middle section of the abdomen and heavy bleeding from the vagina. Dr. Irvin has called for a surgical consultation after examining the patient and her computerized tomography [specialized X-ray] scan. Colleen, assistant to Dr. Snyder, an obstetrician/gynecologist [specialist who delivers babies and treats disorders of the female reproductive system], has called the operating room to set up for an exploratory laparotomy [surgical procedure in which small incisions are made in the patient’s abdomen and a camera is inserted into the abdomen to see what is happening inside the patient] . Before surgery, Dr. Snyder orders blood work to be done immediately. The blood work includes a complete blood cell count, prothrombin time [blood-clotting test], partial thromboplastin  \nnattrass/E+ via Getty Images  \ntime [another type of blood-clotting test], urinalysis [urine test], type and crossmatch [test to determine blood-type compatibility should the patient need a blood transfusion], electrocardiogram [a screening test to check for irregularities in the heart], and chest X-ray.  \nYour Turn   \nImagine that you are a busy healthcare professional seeing many patients in one day. Compare the two descriptions above. Which paragraph would you rather enter in a medical record—the first or the second? Explain your answer. As you can see, the first paragraph is much more condensed. The medical abbreviations and terms allow for clear, concise, and effective communication without sacrificing accuracy of meaning or patient safety. As you study this text, you will see many similar examples of medical terminology used in a professional context.  \nMedical Term Scavenger Hunt  \nIn this chapter, you will learn many basic medical word parts and terms. 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