Question

Translate the highlighted abbreviations found in orthopedic medical records and/or EMT notes. I am mostly stuck on "DPP" but wouldn't mind the answers to all of them to check my work. Thank you!

Description This is a small exercise in correctly translating abbreviations found in some orthopedic / EMT notes. It is not timed If you begin the exercise but are unable to complete it in one sitting, then remember to click 'SAVE before you exit. That way you can return and continue working on it later. Just don't forget to click 'SUBMIT' when you are done and ready to submit your work. This assignment is worth 50 points. NOTE: all 'last attempt' submissions will undergo faculty review so please do NOT contact instructor challenging auto-score. You will be notified when faculty review is complete and the grade is finalized. Thank you. See the Course Schedule for the deadline for this Unit 10 assignment Instructions The following statements could be found in orthopedic medical records and/or EMT notes. Even with the advancement of EHRs, abbreviations still abound in medical documentation. So not only is it important to know and understand medical terms, be able to pronounce them correctly, but to also be knowledgeable of the acronyms and shorthand used in medical documentation. Translate/Unabbreviate the highlighted terms/abbreviations below. Orthopedics Notes NOTE: Some abbreviations will have more than one translation, so be sure that you use the one that is relevant/appropriate for the statement/note you are reading. For example ROM is "range of motion in an orthopedic note but stands for rupture of membranes in an obstetric record • Eyes - PERRLA, EOM w/o nystagmus, sclera wh (found on physical exam section of EMT note) • MVAFX R femur with ORIE: Gt train in AM. WBAT on R (found in physical therapy note) • Dressing on Rhip D/I. Neuro vas status intact bil To LES W/ DPP equally strong (found in nursing note) • Patient, a 44 YO, Fe, with a history of OA in the T-spine. Herniated disk L4-L5 repaired s/p laminectomy and discectomy. (found in orthopedic discharge summary) • A cervical CT/myelogram and EMG of her L UE would be helpful. If exam shows clear cut L C8 radiculopathy and tests confirm soft disc herniation on Lat C7-T1 then might best benefit from L C7-T1 MELF. (found in orthopedic physician note)

Answer 1

PERRLA stands for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation

EOM stands for Extra-Ocular Muscle

WH stands for well hydrated (not dehydrated or hyperhydrated)

MVA. Abbreviation for motor vehicle accident.

FX stands for Function; Fracture

ORIF stands for Open reduction internal fixation

Gt.        Trng. gait training

WBAT weight bearing as tolerated

D/I : Dry and Intact

Neurovas : neuro vascular status

LEs:Lower extremities

w/: with

DPP:

DPP	Determinantal Point Processes (statistics)

YO: years

OA : Osteoarthritis

T spine : The thoracic spine

L4-L5: The L4 and L5 are the two lowest vertebrae of the lumbar spine.

S/P: status post

CT: Computerized Tomography

EMG:Electromyography

UE: . upper extremity.

C7-T1: The C7-T1 spinal segment, sometimes referred to as the cervicothoracic junction, is located at the very bottom of the neck. More specifically, this is where the neck (cervical spine) connects with the upper back (thoracic spine

MELF: Metal Electrode Leadless Face