Medical terminology Archives

Explain how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids you to pronounce medical words or phrases correctly. Give at least 3 examples of medical words that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly. What effect could mispronouncing these 3 words have on patients?

Medical Terminology

In a four-page essay, address the following questions.

Part A: Discuss word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms.

Part B: Explain how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids you to pronounce medical words or phrases correctly. Give at least 3 examples of medical words that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly. What effect could mispronouncing these 3 words have on patients?

Part C: Choose one of the major systems you learned about in Lessons 1 through 4. In your own words, describe the major organs within that system, how they work together to perform the major functions of the system, and at least 2 illnesses related to the system.

What are the risks of being assertive with Bob? Make sure you utilize common course terminology when explaining the risks.

Do you find it difficult to be assertive in your own life (personal and professional)? Why or why not?

What are the risks of being assertive with Bob? Make sure you utilize common course terminology when explaining the risks.

Mary comes to you later in the day and says, “Boss, Bob is trying to negotiate with you, he has a target in mind, and is not flexible, so his limit is not much different than his target.” Explain what Mary is talking about (explain, in your OWN words, the concepts of targets and limits during negotiations).

What specifically won’t work in your peer’s email to Bob? Make a recommendation on how to reword (or use another approach).

Identify your approved chosen topic of lung cancer at the top of your submission.Explain medical terminology in lay terms.

Diagnostic Testing and Procedures

For this assignment, you will research and identify these potential diagnostic testing processes.

Identify your approved chosen topic of lung cancer at the top of your submission.

Research any necessary additional articles.

Using proper medical terminology or abbreviations as appropriate, list all potential diagnostic tests and procedures for lung cancer.

Explain medical terminology in lay terms.

Provide definitions or explain each procedure.

Analyse subjective and objective health data within each body system using appropriate medical terminology. Analyse the significance of red flags, positive / negative findings in the identification of underlying disordered physiology.

[Revision] 2000 Word Summative Case Study

Demonstrate an understanding of the use of a consultation model. Use this to conduct a health interview, obtain and document subjective health data that includes patient presenting complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family medical history and social history.

Analyse subjective and objective health data within each body system using appropriate medical terminology. Analyse the significance of red flags, positive / negative findings in the identification of underlying disordered physiology.

Identify the content for an evaluation that would manage and measure performance.Discuss a system or tool for evaluating performance comprised of accountability and strategic planning for the individual and the organization.

Discussion forum 1&2

Debate the terminology, the intended purpose, and the possible actions required when including “other duties as assigned” as part of the job description. Approach the concept from both the positive and negative use of this phrase.

Analyze the possible supportive reasoning for including the terminology on the job description. Include one resource to defend the use of the statement.

Analyze the possible negative reasoning or dangers of including the terminology on the job description. Include one resource to dispute the use of the statement.

Identify the content for an evaluation that would manage and measure performance.

Discuss a system or tool for evaluating performance comprised of accountability and strategic planning for the individual and the organization.

Explain your choice, the measurability, and the intended outcomes.