AA: Nursing Knowledge
AA-04: Medical Terminology
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
AA-04-01
Identify the meanings of common prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical reporting and documenting.
AA-04-02
Identify and use common, standard and approved abbreviations in documentation.
AA-04-03
Identify and use common medical symbols.
AA-04-04
Use appropriate medical terminology in reporting and documentation.
AA-04-05
Know common agency policies and procedures regarding documentation and use of medical / nursing terminology.