Running Head: Unit 5 Project Unit 5 Project Olivia Lafond Kaplan University Medical Terminology 04 Professor Terry Bond May 17‚ 2012 Unit 5 Project The purpose of this paper is to show the understanding of medical terminology and abbreviations that has been acquired so far from the units that have been studied. It also helps determine what areas one might need to work on after completing this project. Section 1: Supply the Prefix | Definition | Example | Prefix | 1. within
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and drug categories Handout Instructions: Below is a case study of a patient who was in a motorcycle accident. Read the case study and answer the questions. Some questions ask for information not included within this lesson. Use your text‚ a medical dictionary‚ or any other reference material you choose to answer these questions. Jamie Michaels was thrown from his motorcycle on a patch of gravel and was brought to the ER by paramedics. On examination‚ his right femur appeared to be fractured
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08/12/13 1. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Aneurysm (AN-ū-rizm) A thin‚ weakened section of the wall of an artery or a vein that bulges outward‚ forming a balloonlike sac. Common causes are atherosclerosis‚ syphilis‚ congenital blood vessel defects‚ and trauma. If untreated‚ the aneurysm enlarges and the blood vessel wall becomes so thin that it bursts. The result is massive hemorrhage with shock‚ severe pain‚ stroke‚ or death. Treatment may involve surgery in which the weakened area of the blood
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Question 1 A prefix that means outside of or outward: Selected Answer: exo- Response Feedback: Rationale: This one is simply a case of knowing the meanings of the prefixes. Exo- means outside of or outward. Objective: Learn the meanings of common combining forms‚ prefixes‚ and suffixes in the language of medicine. Text page: 14 MTO: Section II‚ Listen and Spell Question 2 ____al means pertaining to the kidneys. The word part you choose is a _____. Selected Answer: Ren‚ word root Response
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Medical Error: What the Public Should Know “For all of its strengths‚ our health care system still is plagued by avoidable errors.” -President Bill Clinton The issue of medical error is recognized as a very serious U.S. healthcare concern in terms of avoidable patient death and injury‚ achieving efficacious treatment‚ and in controlling the costs. The prevention of medical errors may seem to be a relatively simple task and with recent awareness‚ some improvements have been accomplished.
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CC 306M – Test 5 (Fall 2012) 1. Combining form for ‘eye’: A) Ot/o B) Opt/o C) Ophthalm/o D) A and C E) B and C 2. Core/o: A) Cornea B) Pupil C) Lens D) Sclera 3. Farsightedness is also termed: A) Myopia B) Hyperopia C) Haplopia D) Isopia 4. ______osis = abnormal contraction/lessening of the pupils: A) SclerB) MiC) ScotD) Arcu5. Condition where the eye adjusts for vision in dark light: A) Myopia B) Photopia C) Scotopia D) Ametropia 6. Breaking down or dissolution of the lens of the eye: A) Corneolysis
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Abbreviations in the medical field make it 10 times easier and quicker but elimination some of these abbreviations can help reduce errors. (1) Through new technologies such as computerized order entry systems are being introduced into heath care. It is estimated that currently 5 percent of US physicians utilize these systems and write there prescriptions electronically. If more physicians used this system it would automatically reduce the errors. If some of the more common misused abbreviations
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Week 4 Discussion Activity/Assignment: Due March 1st (for those of you who have not already posted or sent me an e-mail response) Write a simple answer about 4 or 5 sentences for Part 1. You must complete Part 1 and 2 of the assignment to receive full credit. If you do not have at least 4 sentences you will not receive full credit. If you don’t submit your answer within the due dates you will receive a zero. You will not be able to see anyone else’s response until you submit yours. Part 1. What
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Radio Lab - Personality Steven Johnson Wrote a book – a bio feedback Hooked up to a bunch of sensors and probs Body in motion Made a joke – had a huge spike in the screen - book about the brain (what part likes coke or pepsi) Sleepers as they dream 7th century Venice Created mirrors “That’s me” -steven Johnson Repeating the word over and over‚ and the image of you‚ losts its meaning. The inner real you – scientists figuring it Flux – change (it’s natural) Sense of self – where
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thought of being in the medical field was in second grade. Since then‚ I have been working toward a life fulfilled by compassion and helping one another. When I reached high school‚ I made a decision to go to Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy‚ which specializes in the study of emergency medical services and law enforcement. I chose to learn the pathway of an emergency medical technician. As a freshman‚ I began learning about the basic body systems and medical terminology. Four years later
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