for a number under 10, I always use ordinal numbers
Posted By: XanaX on 2008-10-30
In Reply to: need help - Carla
Subject: for a number under 10, I always use ordinal numbers
hey, we learn from our kids. my third grader taught me "ordinal numbers." those being first, second, third, etc.
after ten, i use 11th, 12th, etc.
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Ordinal Numbers
Subject: Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate order or position in a series rather than quantity. AAMT recommends using numerals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. Do not use a period with ordinal numbers.
same for ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd..)
Subject: same for ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd..)
For clarity of communication, use numerals for ordinal numbers as well (1st, 2nd, 3rd...).
(BOS 3rd)
Ordinal numbers per BOS...see message
Subject: Ordinal numbers per BOS...see message
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate order or position in a series rather than quantity. Ordinals are commonly spelled out, especially when the series goes no higher than 10 items. However, as with all numbers in medical reports, AAMT recommends using numerals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.
Do not use a period with ordinal numbers.
3rd rib (or third)
5th finger (or fifth)
She is to return for her 3rd (or third) visit in 2 days.
She was in her 9th (or ninth) month of pregnancy.
His return visits are scheduled for the 15th and 25th of next month.
The 4th cranial nerve.
Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
Subject: Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
I use the number 0....
Subject: I use the number 0....
number help
Subject: number help
She had two or three episodes of this two days ago and then probably six to eight episodes yesterday, and then one or two episodes this morning.
Wouldn't they all be spelled out or would "episodes be considered a technical term"?
or some other number value?
Subject: or some other number value?
n/m
I would definitely number them
Subject: I would definitely number them
/
Not any more. One of a number of changes
Subject: Not any more. One of a number of changes
x
AIc (its actually the letter "I" not the number ŕ"
Subject: AIc (its actually the letter "I" not the number ŕ"
/
sorry, i meant not the number ŕ"
Subject: sorry, i meant not the number ŕ"
/
Number readings ?
Subject: Number readings ?
Thanks for replying so fast. Actually, my question was on the J point elevation s/l "1 and ?" Kind of sounded like 1 and the letter "o", but doesn't make sense. Didn't know if maybe he was speaking of a certain lead, but doesn't sound close to anything. Thanks so much for your time!!!! :-)
number rules?
Subject: number rules?
Two of my teachers taught different number rules. One, said that they should almost always be numeral form. The other said that numbers are usually spelled out.
I believe the Book of Style says numerals are usually appropriate, accept for zero, at the beginning of a sentence, drug admin. abrev's., etc..
Anyone? Numerals right? With acceptions? I'm just starting.
Thank you - that was suppose to be a number one, but
Subject: Thank you - that was suppose to be a number one, but
'several' isn't a number
Subject: 'several' isn't a number
'Several' isn't a number, is it? I don't think it is. To me, the sentence looks odd with the abbreviation following the word 'several.'
Maybe 'several' is a number
Subject: Maybe 'several' is a number
In this case, I just think of a number as being something like 1-1000 (or to infinity and beyond!), and maybe I just sound like I want to be correct on this. I wonder if I'm confusing a former employers rules/guidelines with the BOS. Who knows? 
BOS II says q.4 h., space after the number(s) now. nm
Subject: BOS II says q.4 h., space after the number(s) now. nm
I put the number sign... nm
Subject: I put the number sign... nm
use number 0, not the letter O.....
Subject: use number 0, not the letter O.....
Leave it as a number. nm
Subject: Leave it as a number. nm
:)
Hmmm, I can think of a number of
Subject: Hmmm, I can think of a number of
things, but nothing like your s/l. Usually the doctor will address any occupational exposure such as asbestos or silica, noxious fumes, etc. which may be encountered in a factory or manufacturing environment. Could you maybe tweak your s/l a little?
I would say to do it just the way you did with the exception that I would use the number 8 for the p
Subject: I would say to do it just the way you did with the exception that I would use the number 8 for the passes and not type out the number.
New Doc---number mixups
Subject: New Doc---number mixups
Why is it so hard for me to hear whether she is saying "245" or "345"? Also with "186" or "196." This is driving me nuts. I can't figure out which one she is saying. Does this happen to anyone else?
The space is after the number is a relatively new
Subject: The space is after the number is a relatively new
thing. If you are an employee, you should check with your supervisor to see if your company follows the BOS guidelines (most do). If you have your own accounts, you might want to consider employing the BOS guidelines.
Per BOS: "We have inserted a space after the numeral 4 in q.4 h. on the advice of the ISMP so that the number is more easily and clearly read."
Note: ISMP stands for Institute for Safe Medicine Practices.
Number Usage
I have spelled out numbers lower than 10 for 30 years, until now that is. The QA personnel for the company I just started working for keep changing the spelled out word to a number (no matter where it is in the report and how it is used). Example: He has been having problems over the last six months (they changed to 6 months). This goes against everything I ever learned in 12 years of Catholic schools. Ugh! Is this according to the AAMT guidelines or is it there way of saving a penny here and there?
number format
Subject: number format
When transcribing a very large number, "1 million 120 thousand" is it considered more acceptable to use words or just to stick to numbers?
how would you type when dr says number 1? sm
Subject: how would you type when dr says number 1? sm
TREATMENT/PLAN: I would like to have Dr. _________ look at him #1 to see if he feels like he would be a candidate for revision arthroplasty and if he feels so than I would prefer him to go ahead with the procedure.
Per BOS, all number are typed in
Subject: Per BOS, all number are typed in
number form, ordinals and numbers, unless the first word in a sentence.
At my MTSO, we do not number if only one
Subject: At my MTSO, we do not number if only one
in list, even if doctor says #1 and then nothing else. Same holds true for
1.
a.
b.
We do not use the "a" if there is no "b" to follow it.
Normally, you don't number diagnoses
Subject: Normally, you don't number diagnoses
within an axis. We do this.
Axis I: xxxxx
xxxxxx
Axis II: xxxxx
etc. Each diagnosis is on a separate line, but not numbered.
number confusion
Subject: number confusion
I am confused as to how to type out numerals with fractions included such as 1 1/2 or one and a half. Ex. In the sentence ... The patient was involved in an altercation about 1 ½ years ago and sustained a stab wound to the proximal left forearm. Would it be typed 1 1/2 or use one and a half. Also in the sentence ... Alcohol: One to one and a half bottles of port wine per day. How would that be typed out .. I know you can't start a sentence with a numeral so it has to start with one .. but would you type One - 1 /2 or one to one and a half. Sooo confusing for me. Please help. Thanks.
Probably the room number.
Subject: Probably the room number.
I have had them say a high number of
Subject: I have had them say a high number of
O2 per minute before. It is probably correct.
numbers
Subject: numbers
Generally it's a rule not to use numbers at the beginning of a sentence, but this is generally waived for this particular instance. It is
Height: 6 feet.
If they add inches it's
Height 6 feet 2 inches with no comma to separate them.
is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
Subject: is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
x
out numbers, 1-9..............nm
Subject: out numbers, 1-9..............nm
xx
numbers
Subject: numbers
Recently I returned to work after a long absence from medical transcription. My books are old and references at work are limited. When typing tone is it 2/4 or II/IV and when typing motor function is it 4/5 or IV/V?
Thanks ~ Irene
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Use numbers.
Look under Barnes & Noble for reference books, plus you get free shipping and have them pronto
numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Subject: numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Dictator says: Ligamentum flavum four five was removed.
How do I type the number?
Later he says: Ligamentum flavum at four five, five one.
How do I type the number?
BOS numbers
Can anyone tell me where in the AAMT BOS it tells about changing weight from 175-1/2 pounds to 175.5 pounds, is this actually what is correct? I have looked and looked and cannot find anything. Thanks
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Is there any general rule for when to spell out numbers?
ex. Patient is on Zoloft 50 mg one daily or should it be 1 daily.
Also, in a SOAP note, should allergies be capitalized and included under subjective or should they be separated out?
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
sentence: The patient has 2 moles on the left and 1 on the right.
Do I spell out the number 'one' or leave it as a number?
(cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Subject: (cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Help with numbers
Subject: Help with numbers
I know what the BOS says about numbers, but please tell me which is correct:
DRAINS: One Hemovac.
DRAINS: 1 Hemovac.
DRAINS: Hemovac.
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
"Uterine contractions are presently every three (or is it 3?) minutes."
I was taught always to spell out numbers 1-9, the AAMT BOS says use 3, what do you do? I have been spelling out numbers 1-9 for a long time and have never been corrected on it. I work for MQ.
numbers
Subject: numbers
Follow the client's instructions.
If there are none, then 1-10 type it out, after 10 use numerals.
ALL numbers?
Subject: ALL numbers?
Even AXIS 3, Stage 4 etc.
Thanks!
numbers
Subject: numbers
Ahh, but what if it is the first (or) 1st of 2 stiches or the 2nd event
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Should it be 3-5 years or three to five years?
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
That's what I thought. Thanks.
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