Question 1: Translate into Medical Terminology
Translation:
45-year-old female patient, vital signs stable (VSS), pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation (PERRLA) with history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) complaining of headaches (HA) and nausea and vomiting (N/V) for 3 days.
Tests: cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), computed tomography (CT) of the head to rule out (R/o) inflammation of the blood vessels, hernia of the spinal cord.
Question 2: Break Down the Meaning of the Term Electroencephalography
Response Areas:
- Electro - relating to electricity
- Encephalo - relating to the brain
- Graphy - process of recording or imaging
This breaks down the term "electroencephalography" into its component parts where electro refers to electrical activity, encephalo refers to the brain, and graphy refers to the recording or imaging process.