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Style Matters! Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 Adventures in the 2 nd nd edition of the AAMT edition of the AAMT Book of Style. Book of Style. Brenda J. Hurley, CMT, Brenda J. Hurley, CMT, FAAMT FAAMT Director of Industry Director of Industry Relations Relations
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Page 1: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Style Matters!Style Matters!Adventures in the 2Adventures in the 2ndnd edition edition of the AAMT Book of Style.of the AAMT Book of Style.

Brenda J. Hurley, CMT, FAAMTBrenda J. Hurley, CMT, FAAMT

Director of Industry RelationsDirector of Industry Relations

Page 2: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

He was found to have a T wave on his earlier EKG.

He was found to have a T wave abnormality on his earlier EKG.

To hyphen or not to hyphen, what is your answer?

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Page 3: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

He was found to have a T wave on his earlier EKG.

He was found to have a T-wave abnormality on his earlier EKG.

To hyphen or not to hyphen, what is your answer?

Page 59.

ANSWER:

1

Page 4: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

TIS N0 M0

Tis N0 M0

TiS N0 M0

2

Page 5: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

TIS N0 M0

Tis N0 M0

TiS N0 M0

ANSWER: Tis N0 M0

Page 55. 2

Page 6: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She has a ____________ degree in political science.

Bachelor’s

bachelor’s

bachelors

3

Page 7: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She has a __________ degree in political science.

Bachelor’s

bachelor’s

bachelors

3

ANSWER: bachelor’s

Page 35.

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Which is the preferred style?

5 x 3 x 2 cm lesion

5- x 3- x 2-cm lesion

5 x 3 x 2-cm lesion

4

Page 9: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

5 x 3 x 2 cm lesion

5- x 3- x 2-cm lesion

5 x 3 x 2-cm lesion

4

ANSWER: 5 x 3 x 2-cm lesion

Page 96.

Page 10: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She is not speaking to her

___________ at this time.

ex-husband

exhusband

X-husband

5

Page 11: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She is not speaking to her

___________ at this time.

ex-husband

exhusband

X-husband

5

ANSWER: ex-husband

Pages 99, 164-165.

Page 12: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

What would you do with the following?

Jane Doe, MT

Mrs. Jane Doe, CMT

Dear Dr. Smith, MD:

6

Page 13: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

What would you do with the following?Jane Doe, MT

Mrs. Jane Doe, CMT

Dear Dr. Smith, MD:

6

ANSWERS:

Jane Doe

Jane Doe, CMT

Dear Dr. Smith:

Pages 65, 395, 114-115.

Page 14: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Is the following punctuated correctly?

John B. Smith, MD was his primary care doctor.

7

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Is the following punctuated correctly?

John B. Smith, MD was his primary care doctor.

7

ANSWER: No, a comma is needed after MD.

Page 248.

Page 16: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

10 ml

10 ML

10 mL

8

Page 17: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

10 ml

10 ML

10 mL

8

ANSWER: 10 mL

Page 257.

Page 18: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

pro time

protime

pro-time

9

Page 19: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

pro time

protime

pro-time

9

ANSWER: pro time

Page 337.

Page 20: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Does the following represent the correct use of capitalization?

She is a Methodist who speaks excellent Chinese.

10

Page 21: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Does the following represent the correct use of capitalization?

She is a Methodist who speaks excellent Chinese.

10

ANSWER: Yes.

Page 367.

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The left biceps _______ (was or were) weak.

11

Page 23: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The left biceps _______ (was or were) weak.

11

ANSWER: was

Page 378.

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The _________ (nonCMTs or

non-CMTs) registered today.

12

Page 25: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The _________ (nonCMTs or

non-CMTs) registered today.

12

ANSWER: non-CMTs

Page 331.

Page 26: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Bilaterally ________ (Babinski’s or Babinskis) were negative.

13

Page 27: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Bilaterally ________ (Babinski’s or Babinskis) were negative.

13

ANSWER: Babinskis

Page 161.

Page 28: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The fee for today’s office visit is only ________ ($25 or $25.00).

14

Page 29: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The fee for today’s office visit is only ________ ($25 or $25.00).

14

ANSWER: $25

Page 143.

Page 30: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She moved to ________ (GA or Georgia) several years ago.

15

Page 31: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She moved to ________ (GA or Georgia) several years ago.

15

ANSWER: Georgia

Page 190.

Page 32: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Earlier 20 mEq _______ (was or were) given.

16

Page 33: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Earlier 20 mEq _______ (was or were) given.

16

ANSWER: was

Page 275.

Page 34: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The following represents preferred style?

It was secured with a Ligaclip.

17

Page 35: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The following represents preferred style?

It was secured with a Ligaclip.

17

ANSWER: Yes.

Page 266.

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The cultures were negative ________.

x3 X3

x 3 X 3

18

Page 37: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The cultures were negative ________.

x3 X3

x 3 X 3

18

ANSWER: x3

Page 427-428.

Page 38: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Are the following sentences punctuated correctly?

It is a medication-resistant infection.

The infection was medication-resistant.

19

Page 39: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Are the following sentences punctuated correctly?

It is a medication-resistant infection.

The infection was medication-resistant.

19

ANSWER: Yes.

Page 95.

Page 40: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The Pap smear showed __________

a. Ascus

b. ASCUS

c. ASK US

20

Page 41: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The Pap smear showed __________

a. Ascus

b. ASCUS

c. ASK US

20

ANSWER: b. ASCUS

Page 51.

Page 42: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The following sentence is punctuated correctly.

The medication was self-administered.

21

Page 43: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The following sentence is punctuated correctly.

The medication was self-administered.

21

ANSWER: Yes

Page 331.

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Demonstrate the following in preferred style.

• Xylocaine with epinephrine 1:200,000

• I:E ratio22

Page 45: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Demonstrate the following in preferred style.

ANSWER:

• Xylocaine with epinephrine 1:200,000

• I-to-E ratio

Page 348-349.22

Page 46: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Demonstrate the following in preferred style.

•He visited the U.S. last year.

•She wants to become a U.S. citizen.

23

Page 47: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Demonstrate the following in preferred style.

ANSWER:

•He visited the United States last year.

•She wants to become a U.S. citizen.

Page 403. 23

Page 48: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

Internet internet

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Page 49: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is the preferred style?

Internet internet

24

ANSWER: Internet

Pages 104, 470.

Page 50: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

When dictated as “aeriation” -

how would you transcribe it?

aeriation aeration

25

Page 51: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

When dictated as “aeriation” -

how would you transcribe it?

aeriation aeration

ANSWER: aeration

Page 381. 25

Page 52: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which suture is smaller?

1-0 11-0

26

Page 53: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which suture is smaller?

1-0 11-0

ANSWER: 11-0

Pages 380-381.

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Page 54: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is preferred?

1. Echovirus

2. ECHOvirus

3. echovirus

4. echo virus

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Page 55: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which is preferred?1. Echovirus

2. ECHOvirus

3. echovirus

4. echo virus

ANSWER: 3. echovirus

Page 419. 27

Page 56: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

If “re-x-ray” was dictated, which of the following would be preferred?

1. re-x-ray

2. x-ray again

3. x-ray x2

4. x-ray

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Page 57: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

If “re-x-ray” was dictated, which of the following would be preferred?

1. re-x-ray

2. x-ray again

3. x-ray x2

4. x-ray

ANSWER: 2. x-ray again

Pages 428-429.28

Page 58: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which of the following is preferred style?

The family history is only known from the 21st __________ (century or Century).

29

Page 59: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which of the following is preferred style?

The family history is only known from the 21st __________ (century or Century).

ANSWER: century

Page 432.29

Page 60: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which of the following is preferred style?

He was studying the ________ (fifth or 5th) century in school.

30

Page 61: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which of the following is preferred style?

He was studying the ________ (fifth or 5th) century in school.

ANSWER: fifth

Page 432.30

Page 62: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which of the following is preferred style?

We _________ (can not or cannot) make a diagnosis without more studies.

31

Page 63: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Which of the following is preferred style?

We _________ (can not or cannot) make a diagnosis without more studies.

ANSWER: cannot

Page 56.31

Page 64: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She is scheduled for surgery at _________ tomorrow.

1. 10:00 a.m.

2. 10 a.m.

3. 10 AM

4. 10:00 AM

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Page 65: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

She is scheduled for surgery at _________ tomorrow.

1. 10:00 a.m.

2. 10 a.m.

3. 10 AM

4. 10:00 AM

ANSWER: 10 a.m.

Pages 22, 391.32

Page 66: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The federal ___________ offered the Canadian ____________ a special trade agreement.

1. Government government

2. government Government

3. Government Government

4. government government

33

Page 67: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The federal ___________ offered the Canadian ____________ a special trade agreement.

1. Government government

2. government Government

3. Government Government

4. government government

ANSWER: 4. government in both uses

Page 194.

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Page 68: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The platelets were found to be ___________.

340,000 340K

34

Page 69: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

The platelets were found to be ___________.

340,000 340K

ANSWER: 340,000

Page 227. 34

Page 70: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Hematocrits were in the __________ range.

30-32 30 to 32

35

Page 71: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Hematocrits were in the __________ range.

30-32 30 to 32

ANSWER: either one!

Page 347.

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Page 72: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

It is true that ______________ has been very hard on Florida this year!

1. Mother Nature

2. Mother nature

3. mother Nature

4. mother nature36

Page 73: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

It is true that ______________ has been very hard on Florida this year!

1. Mother Nature

2. Mother nature

3. mother Nature

4. mother nature

ANSWER: 1. Mother Nature

Page 313.

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Page 74: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Thanks for letting me give my ________ (2 cents or 2 cents’) worth on style.

37

Page 75: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Thanks for letting me give my ________ (2 cents or 2 cents’) worth on style.

37

ANSWER: 2 cents’ worth

Page 144.

Page 76: Style Matters! Adventures in the 2 nd  edition of the AAMT Book of Style.

Appendix B (page 461) Dangerous Abbreviations and Dose Designations

(Now on the JCAHO Do Not Use List.) Do Not Use: Do Use:AU (each ear) write out(mistaken for OU, each eye) D/C (discharge or discontinue) write out

Use complete spelling of all drug names.

I.U. write out(International Units)

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q.o.d. (every other day) write outq.d. (every day) write outt.i.w. write out(three times a week)U or u use unitH.S. write out(half-strength or bedtime)

cc use mL(cubic centimeters) MS write out(morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate) 39

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Remember, Style Matters!

Brenda J. Hurley, CMT, FAAMTBrenda J. Hurley, CMT, FAAMT

Director of Industry RelationsDirector of Industry Relations

[email protected]@medwaremt.com