Correct spelling is important in medical terminology because changing just one or two letters in a medical term can completely change its meaning
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
In which hose roll is the hose used to form a built-in carrying loop?
A. Donut roll B. Straight roll C. Twin donut roll D. Self-locking twin donut roll
Tracy is a 30-year-old woman who was brought to the emergency department by her boyfriend. The boyfriend stated they had gone to the local coffee shop and Tracy ordered a cappuccino. She did not think to test the temperature of the cappuccino by first taking a sip. Instead, she took a big gulp of the drink and immediately knew it was excessively hot. She did not think to spit the liquid out and
swallowed it instead. Physical exam showed thermal burns inside the mouth and endoscopy showed burns in the esophagus. Dx: Burns to mouth and esophagus from hot cappuccino. First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.