the principal = pal mnemonic is supposed to help
Posted By: you remember that principal = first! (adj.) nm on 2006-02-11
In Reply to: That's too bad. Really is principle diagnosis. sm - Chloe
Subject: the principal = pal mnemonic is supposed to help
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Isn't it a mnemonic? nm
Subject: Isn't it a mnemonic? nm
mnemonic ? EOM
Subject: mnemonic ? EOM
Going with mnemonic.
Subject: Going with mnemonic.
Possibly mnemonic?
Subject: Possibly mnemonic?
it's principal
Subject: it's principal
I was going to say that principal can be used
Subject: I was going to say that principal can be used
in to ways, as an adjective and as a noun. If it is used as a noun, it means head, head teacher. If it is used as an adjective, it means main, most important, basic, key, foremost, fundamental, major, primary. Also, principle is not and will never be used as an adjective.
principal
Subject: principal
Look it up. It is principal, not principle. sm
Subject: Look it up. It is principal, not principle. sm
Principal (in addition to the head of a school) is an adjective meaning chief or main. Principle is never an adjective. Don't take my word for it. Check a dictionary.
Principal/Principle
Subject: Principal/Principle
For a better indepth rendition of how to distinguish between principal/principle, check out the following link and try the two quizzes to test your knowledge: or go to and do a search for "principal" or "principle" (without the quotes).
Principal/Principle
Subject: Principal/Principle
For a better indepth rendition of how to distinguish between principal/principle, check out the following link and try the two quizzes to test your knowledge: http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1752/?letter=P&spage=12 or go to http://www.wordinfo.info and do a search for "principal" or "principle" (without the quotes).
Principal Diagnosis Always Always Always
Subject: Principal Diagnosis Always Always Always
Principal Diagnosis
It's true the principal is your "pal," that is to help you remember how to spell his title. But he is the princiPAL because he is the main or most important person on the school faculty, the principal staff member. Just like the PrinciPAL Diagnosis is the main, most important diagnosis. The little principal is your "pal" memory jogger is not meant to say that there are not other uses for principal.
There are a couple of correct responses in this thread and one has the definitions, so I won't repeat them.
This is a good reason to use a post-it note until you get it into your subconscious. I have plenty of post-its on my computer as well.
We are, after all, "word detectives."
Keep on asking, you can see we all need a little refresher now and then.
Principle/principal Diagnosis?
Subject: Principle/principal Diagnosis?
Research on google shows both? Which is correct for discharge diagnosis?
my national insists it is Principal....nm
Subject: my national insists it is Principal....nm
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principal or principle diagnosis?
Which do you use in a report? ty
Actually, it's principal which means main or
Subject: Actually, it's principal which means main or
most significant (this is according to Miriam Webster dictionary). 
principal as in main, major, important, etc.
Subject: principal as in main, major, important, etc.
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What am I supposed to do with this? sm
Subject: What am I supposed to do with this? sm
Chief complaint: "My leg went gurgely-gook-gook-boom"
Not a joke folks, that is exactly what the doc says! Now, would I find that in the medical dictionary or the English dictionary? Maybe Wikipedia knows something about it? LOL
What would you do with that? Is there a guideline for nonsense? 
is this supposed to be a med?
Subject: is this supposed to be a med?
medication, procedure, instrument? what is it supposed to be?
Are you sure that you are supposed to
Subject: Are you sure that you are supposed to
expand abbreviations in lab work??? I have yet to have a client/MTSO say to expand lab work.
What is this supposed to mean??? s/m
Subject: What is this supposed to mean??? s/m
'The pleural form of decubitus..'
Decubitus is a bedsore!
Are there also decubiti (!) or decubitus ulserS (!) in the lining of the lungs???
What are you talking?
what's that supposed to mean?
Subject: what's that supposed to mean?
That was supposed to be "Trose".
Subject: That was supposed to be "Trose".
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I know it is supposed to be capped, but
Subject: I know it is supposed to be capped, but
this isn't a medical record and I was too lazy to hit the shift key...sooorrry. geez.
This was supposed to go above, under medication help. (nm)
Subject: This was supposed to go above, under medication help. (nm)
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I don't think students are supposed to
Subject: I don't think students are supposed to
ask their questions here though.
It's really supposed to be CYPHER
Subject: It's really supposed to be CYPHER
but after typing it that way for awhile, I decided to just use Cypher.
Is this for a test?? If so, you are not supposed
Subject: Is this for a test?? If so, you are not supposed
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I thought we were supposed to use mL instead of SM
Subject: I thought we were supposed to use mL instead of SM
cc. I have the latest BOS and BOS workbook and I'm still confused.
My account has a few doctors whose work is automatically sent to QA. I thought we were no longer supposed to use cc and change it to mL. I had marked as error when I changed doctor stated cc to mL. I then asked one of the mentors on my account and she stated mL is used for what goes into the patient, IV, blood products, etc., and cc is used for what comes out of the patient, urine etc.
Is there any consensus on this? I trust all of you here.
That is supposed to be 5 French...
Subject: That is supposed to be 5 French...
We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
Subject: We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
I think it is account specific. Many docs and hospitals still prefer the roman numerals, and I think it looks better too, IMO.
Might be Joubert's but it's supposed to be rare. nm
Subject: Might be Joubert's but it's supposed to be rare. nm
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Thanks..I looked that up and actually found what it is supposed to be..(sm)
Subject: Thanks..I looked that up and actually found what it is supposed to be..(sm)
in an online medical dictionary. It is NOT ballotte or balot like he said..it's actually ballottement which is a maneuver used in a physical exam to estimate the size of an organ near the surface...so he didn't say the term correctly!!! Thanks for your help.
Yep. Even the sutures that are supposed to be absorbed. sm
Subject: Yep. Even the sutures that are supposed to be absorbed. sm
sometimes come out of the skin. Spitting it out!!
Lots of hits on Google about this. Would think that after all these years they would come up with a suture material that would not do this. Some materials are worse than others.
It is supposed to me HYPO kalemia. ..
Subject: It is supposed to me HYPO kalemia. ..
Monday!!! That could be it..maybe the doc is having a bad monday too!! Thanx!
Is endocatch bag supposed to be capitalized??
Subject: Is endocatch bag supposed to be capitalized??
My brain refuses to function today!!
okay that's supposed to be TISSUE seen in the "oss" :) nm
Subject: okay that's supposed to be TISSUE seen in the "oss" :) nm
I think it is supposed to be place-holders.
Subject: I think it is supposed to be place-holders.
oops, this was supposed to go up with PMI question (nm)
Subject: oops, this was supposed to go up with PMI question (nm)
We are not supposed to help anyone that is taking a test. (nm)
Subject: We are not supposed to help anyone that is taking a test. (nm)
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I am supposed to write out grams, so I'm not sure about this one.
Subject: I am supposed to write out grams, so I'm not sure about this one.
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is that supposed to be Lipase and just a typo. NM.
Subject: is that supposed to be Lipase and just a typo. NM.
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Aha! I think it is supposed to be *metatarsal pads placed in his AFO*...whoohoo!
Subject: Aha! I think it is supposed to be *metatarsal pads placed in his AFO*...whoohoo!
xxx
nor is one supposed to post test ANSWERS either.....
Subject: nor is one supposed to post test ANSWERS either.....
Is Code Blue supposed to be capitalized?
Subject: Is Code Blue supposed to be capitalized?
TIA,
sorry supposed to be fetal heart tones
Subject: sorry supposed to be fetal heart tones
Where in the sentence is the cybaxin or zylaxin supposed to be? You need to
Subject: Where in the sentence is the cybaxin or zylaxin supposed to be? You need to
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I guess I am supposed to know that cisplatin is also Platinol. LOL
Subject: I guess I am supposed to know that cisplatin is also Platinol. LOL
I do not type hematology/oncology reports that often and if I knew every drug and what it was for and their brand and generics, I would be the MD not the MT. LOL Have a good day. Thanks again for your help.
It's supposed to say 12.2 hundred mile stretch above
Subject: It's supposed to say 12.2 hundred mile stretch above
Except that you're not supposed to start a sentence with a numeral
Subject: Except that you're not supposed to start a sentence with a numeral
on most accounts, so "six feet" would be correct.
You're supposed to type what you hear and not judge. nm
Subject: You're supposed to type what you hear and not judge. nm
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Uhhh...I don't think you're supposed to post test
Subject: Uhhh...I don't think you're supposed to post test
questions on here. Honestly, the test is to see what YOU know, and you shouldn't be cheating by asking us. Not trying to be rude, but it sounds like you probably need some more schooling. Those online schools aren't very good IMHO.
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