Health Care Administration 210 Medical Terminology and Communication

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27 Lesson 7: Self-Study: Male Reproductive System ............................................................................... 28 Lesson 8: Self-Study: Female Reproductive System ........................................................................... 31 Lesson 9: Self-Study: Obstetrics and Neonatology .............................................................................. 34 Exam 3 Information: Covers Lessons 7 39 ........................................................................................ ...... 37 Lesson 10: Self-Study: Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems, and Blood ........................ 38 Lesson 11: Self-Study: Digestive System ............................................................................................... 42 Lesson 12: Self-Study: Eye ..................................................................................................................... 45 Exam 4 Information: Covers Lessons 10 312 ...................................................................................... .... 48 Lesson 13: Self-Study: Ear ...................................................................................................................... 49 Lesson 14: Self-Study: Musculoskeletal System .................................................................................... 51 Exam 5 Information: Covers Lessons 13 314 ...................................................................................... .... 55 Chapter 15: Self-Study: Nervous System and Behavioral Health ............................................................ 56 Chapter 16: Self-Study: Endocrine System .............................................................................................. 59 Exam 6 Information: Covers Lessons 15 316 ...................................................................................... .... 62 Appendix: Independent Study in Idaho Policies and Procedures ........................................................... i See the Appendix for information on registration, lessons/exams, instructor contact, etc. Forms for Independent Study in Idaho Independent Study in Idaho This course is offered through Idaho State University. HCA 2210: Medical Terminology and Communication 2 Sem-Hr Credits: (ISU) Welcome! Whether you are a new or returning student, welcome to the Independent Study in Idaho (ISI) program. Before beginning this course, read the information provided below, including course description, prerequisites, required materials, course objectives, and information about lessons, exams, and grading. Important! As you read this section, you will see the following icon: Use this icon to direct yourself to the Appendix in the back of this course guide for essential registration information, Independent Study in Idaho policies and procedures, and forms you will need to successfully complete this course. You are responsible for understanding and following ISI policies and procedures. This icon will also direct you to the Registration Confirmation Letter, which you will receive upon registering for this course. The Registration Confirmation Letter provides your course instructor 9s contact information and any specific lesson guidelines, and instructions about online access. Turn to the Appendix now. Familiarize yourself with the information in the Registration section, student responsibilities in Academic Integrity, and the necessary forms. If there is anything you do not understand, please contact the ISI office for clarification before starting your course. Course Description Terminology and vocabulary basic to all areas of medical science, hospital services, and allied health specialties. Develops skills in correct written and oral usage of medical terms. Course Materials Required Course Materials " Brooks, Myrna LaFleur. Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach. 7 th ed. St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04950-4 Packaged with: o Student CD o Flash Cards o Four Audio CDs with pronunciations and definitions Independent Study in Idaho course materials are available for purchase at the University of Idaho Bookstore. To order online, visit the UI Bookstore 9s Web site, www.vandalstore.com , select Textbooks, Independent Study for a list of course materials. You also may order by telephone at (208) 885-7334. Independent Study in Idaho courses are updated and revised periodically. Ordering course materials from the UI Bookstore at the time of registration allows you to purchase the correct edition(s) of textbooks, course guides, and supplemental materials. If purchasing textbooks from another source, refer to the ISBN(s) for the textbook(s) listed for this course to ensure that you obtain the correct edition(s). 3-HCA 2210 2 If you have questions regarding the course materials you have ordered and received, contact the UI Bookstore. Additional Course Requirements " Internet access is not required, but is recommended for this course. " Required: Computer with CD drive and audio capabilities. Course Delivery This course is offered through a print-based course guide or online through Blackboard. To access the online version of this course, see your Registration Confirmation Letter. Course Introduction This course will prepare you to understand and be understood in the language of medicine. The text is organized into two types of chapters: introductory and body system. The introductory chapters (1 33) provide a foundation for building medical vocabulary. The body system chapters (4 316) present medical terms organized by body system. To be successful, you should complete all of the chapter exercises. All exams are multiple choice. Course Objectives 1. Identify and define word parts for each of the systems covered in this course. 2. Analyze and define the medical terms associated with the systems covered in this course. 3. Build medical terms given the definitions for those terms, using the appropriate prefixes, word roots and suffixes. 4. Identify the correct meanings for standard medical abbreviations. 5. Analyze and define the medical terms used in surgical and diagnostic procedures associated with the organs and body systems being covered in class. 6. Accurately spell medical terms. 7. Demonstrate comprehension and application of medical terms. Lessons (Self-Study) Overview This course is structured with a body systems approach to learning medical language. Word parts are used to build, analyze, define, and spell medical terms. Structural, directional, disease and disorder, surgical and diagnostic terms, pronunciations, and abbreviations are included. Each chapter lesson in Exploring Medical Language includes different exercises (matching, fill-in-the-blank, definitions, etc.) to assist in the learning process. I recommend completing every exercise in the textbook and companion CD. Each lesson in this course guide includes the following components: " lesson objectives " reading assignment " important terms " lecture " self-study exercises (in Exploring Medical Language ) 3-HCA 2210 3 Recommendations for Word Study Preparation 4Objectives in Studying the Medical Language There are three objectives to keep in mind as you study medical terminology: 1. Analyze words by dividing them into component parts. I cannot emphasize this enough. This is the key to learning medical terminology. Your goal is to learn the tools of word analysis that will make the understanding of complex terminology easier. Do not simply memorize terms! Divide terms into component parts. Medical words are very much like individual jigsaw puzzles. They are constructed of small pieces that make each word unique, but the pieces can be used in different combinations in other words as well. As you become familiar with word parts and learn what each means, you will be able to recognize those word parts in totally new combinations in other terms. 2. Relate the medical terms to the structure and function of the human body. Although memorization of terms is essential to retaining knowledge of the language, it should not become the primary objective of your study. A major focus of this course is to explain terms in the context of how the body works in health and disease. Medical terms explained in their proper context will also be easier to remember. An example of this is the word hepatitis: -itis means INFLAMMATION , and hepato- means LIVER . This word is better understood when you know where the liver is and how it functions. Explanations in the text are straightforward and basic. 3. Be aware of spelling and pronunciation problems. Some medical terms are pronounced alike but are spelled differently. For example, ilium and ileum have identical pronunciations, but the first term, ilium, means a part of the pelvis ( HIP BONE ), and the second term, ileum, means a PART OF THE SMALL INTESTINE . Even when terms are spelled correctly, terms can be misunderstood because of incorrect pronunciation. For example, the urethra is the tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body, and ureter is one of the two tubes each leading from a single kidney and inserting into the urinary bladder. Word Analysis When you are studying medical terminology think of it as studying a new language. The words at first look very complicated and may sound very strange, but, in reality, these medical words stand for commonly known English terms. For example, the word ophthalmologist means EYE DOCTOR , parturition means GIVING BIRTH , and hysterosalpingoophorectomy means removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, or, a TOTAL HYSTERECTOMY . The first job when learning the language of medicine is to understand how to divide words into their component parts. The medical language has a logical sequence. Most terms, whether they are complex or simple, can be broken down into basic parts and then understood. For example: hematology 4 hemat/o/logy. " hemat-: is the root, or, the foundation of the word. All medical terms have one or more roots. The root hemat means BLOOD . " /- o-/ is the combining vowel (usually an co d); the combining vowel usually links the root to the suffix, or the root to another root. A combining vowel has no meaning of its own; it only joins one word part to another. " -logy: is the word ending, or, suffix. All medical terms have a suffix. The suffix -logy means STUDY OF . When reading medical words, start from the suffix back to the beginning of the term. Therefore, the word hematology means the STUDY OF BLOOD . 3-HCA 2210 4 When defining longer words that look impossible to figure out at first, break the word into its component parts and start by defining the suffix. Let 9s look at the word gastroduodenoscopy. " Start by defining the suffix: -scopy means the PROCESS OF VISUAL EXAMINATION . " gastr/o is the combining form for STOMACH . " duoden/o is the combing form for the DUODENUM , or, the first part of the small intestine. So, gastroduodenoscopy means the visual examination of the stomach and the duodenum, or, the first part of the small intestine. Study Hints 1. Complete all assigned readings. 2. Set a Schedule: Allow for completion of the course one month prior to your desired deadline. (An Assignment Submission Log is provided in this course guide for this purpose.) 3. Flash cards: Utilize the flash cards obtained with your text (or make your own) and keep them with you in your pocket or purse to study when you have down time or are waiting. Be sure you include clues on pronunciation. 4. Time Management: Plan in advance to study Medical Terminology EVERY DAY. Most students report that they study between 6 and 10 hours a week for this course. A last-minute cram session will not help you commit the words to memory. TERMOCRAM (term/o/cram): The foolish practice of attempting to study information two hours before the exam and expecting to get 100%. 5. Pronunciation: Pronounce the words out loud while you are studying. This allows you to focus on each syllable and assists in spelling as well as prepares you to speak the language of medicine when on the job. 7. Medical Dictionary: Use your medical dictionary to enrich your vocabulary and for greater understanding of the meanings and use of medical terms. Look up each new word or word part. See what language it comes from and how it is pronounced. Look further down or up on the list and see how else this word or word part is used other than the examples in your textbook. 8. Audio CDs: Listen to the prepared audio CDs that accompany your text. This helps with pronunciation. 9. Seek Counsel: If you are having difficulties, consult your professor as soon as possible. Your instructor 9s contact information was sent to you in your Registration Confirmation Letter, upon registration in this course. Helpful Hints: Using Your Textbook Please read and fill out every activity in the textbook. Use the chapter answers to increase your feedback on the assignments. " Outline o Read the outline o Use the outline " Objectives o Read the objectives o Refer to the objectives when you have completed a chapter " Anatomy o Read the content o Complete the exercises o Check your answers " Word Parts o Read each word part and its definition o Complete the exercise o Label the anatomic diagram 3-HCA 2210 5 o Compare your answers o Use the flash cards to help memorize the word parts o Read the information boxes " Medical Terms o Become familiar with the presentation of terms o Become familiar with the organization of terms into those built from word parts and those not built from word parts o Read each of the terms and its definition o Pronounce each of the terms o Complete all the exercises for each word list o Spell each of the terms o Read the information boxes o Use the appendixes o Label the diagrams o Read the abbreviation list " Practical Application o Complete the practical application exercises o Compare your answers " Chapter Review o Use the CD for more practice if desired o Review the lists of word parts and medical terms presented in the chapter o Use the Pronounce It activity on the CD with the review list to evaluate and practice your pronunciation Useful Web Sites You may find many Web sites helpful during the course of this class. The following are a general list of some I have found. After you reach the site, simply input the term you want to explore, and search. MEDtropolis®: www.medtropolis.com/default.aspx NLM: National Library of Medicine: www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html MerckManual: www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/home.jsp TeensHealth: kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/body_basics.html (This one is for teens.) NOTE: Web pages and URL links in the World Wide Web are subject to change. If you cannot access a link that has been listed in this course guide, use your favorite search engine (such as Google) to locate the site. To seek assistance or provide any updated information, contact your instructor. Exams Overview For your instructor 9s exam guidelines, refer to your Registration Confirmation Letter and the Exam Information sections in this course guide. See Grading for specific information on exam points and percentages. Choosing a Proctor/Scheduling Exams All exams require a proctor. See the Appendix for guidelines on how to choose a proctor and schedule exams. (You should choose a proctor and send the completed Proctor Information Form to the ISI office at least two weeks prior to taking your first exam.) 3-HCA 2210 6 Grading The course grade will be based upon the following considerations: Exams Points Percentages Exam 1 (Chapters 1 33) 100 16.7% Exam 2 (Chapters 4 36) 100 16.7% Exam 3 (Chapters 7 39) 100 16.7% Exam 4 (Chapters 10 312) 100 16.7% Exam 5 (Chapters 13 314) 100 16.7% Exam 6 (Chapters 15 316) 100 16.7% Total 600 100% Grades A 90% 3 100% B 80% 3 89% C 70% 3 79% D 60% 3 69% F 59% 3 0% Self-Study Lessons All 16 lessons in this course guide are self study. Exercises are not to be submitted for grading. The course grade is determined solely through the points and percentages of the six exams, listed above . The final course grade is issued after all exams have been graded. See the Appendix for information about confidentiality of student grades, course completion and time considerations, and requesting a transcript. About the Course Developer Your course developer is Stephen Wright, an Adjunct Professor of Health Care Administration at Idaho State University. He received his MA in Physical Education/Athletic Administration from Idaho State University in 2002. He has taught this course for Independent Study in Idaho since 2003. Contacting Your Instructor You will receive course and instructor contact information in your Registration Confirmation Letter, which you will receive upon registration in this course. Disability Support Services See the Appendix for information on Disability Support Services (DSS). 3-HCA 2210 7 Assignment Submission Log " Brooks, Myrna LaFleur. Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach. 7 th ed. St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier, 2009. ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04950-4 Choose a proctor and send the completed Proctor Information Form to the ISI office at least two weeks prior to taking your first exam. Lesson Chapter Reading Self-Study Exercises (in this course guide and the textbook) Do not submit these. 1 1 pages 3 316 Complete all Chapter 1 activities in your textbook; study Lesson 1 in this course guide. Do not submit these. 2 2 pages 19 361 Complete all Chapter 2 activities; study Lesson 2. 3 3 pages 63 387 Complete all Chapter 3 activities; study Lesson 3. It is time to make arrangements with your proctor to take Exam 1. Took Exam 1: _________ 4 4 pages 89 3138 Complete all Chapter 4 activities; study Lesson 4. 5 5 pages 141 3205 Complete all Chapter 5 activities; study Lesson 5. 6 6 pages 207 3256 Complete all Chapter 6 activities; study Lesson 6. Make arrangements with your proctor to take Exam 2. Took Exam 2: _________ 7 7 pages 259 3294 Complete all Chapter 7 activities; study Lesson 7. 8 8 pages 297 3348 Complete all Chapter 8 activities; study Lesson 8. 9 9 pages 351 3391 Complete all Chapter 9 activities; study Lesson 9. Make arrangements with your proctor to take Exam 3. Took Exam 3: _________ 3-HCA 2210 8 Lesson Chapter Reading Self-Study Exercises (in course guide and textbook) Do not submit these. 10 10 pages 393 3469 Complete all Chapter 10 activities; study Lesson 10. 11 11 pages 471 3537 Complete all Chapter 11 activities; study Lesson 11. 12 12 pages 539 3576 Complete all Chapter 12 activities; study Lesson 12. Make arrangements with your proctor to take Exam 4. Took Exam 4: _________ 13 13 pages 579 3604 Complete all Chapter 13 activities; study Lesson 13. 14 14 pages 607 3675 Complete all Chapter 14 activities; study Lesson 14. Make arrangements with your proctor to take Exam 5. Took Exam 5: _________ 15 15 pages 677 3732 Complete all Chapter 15 activities; study Lesson 15. 16 16 pages 735 3770 Complete all Chapter 16 activities; study Lesson 16. Make arrangements with your proctor to take Exam 6. Took Exam 6: _________ 3-HCA 2210 9 Lesson 1 Self-Study: Introduction to Word Parts Lesson Objectives The student will successfully complete the chapter by meeting the following objectives: 1. Describe four origins of medical language. 2. Identify and define the four word parts and combining form. 3. Analyze and define medical terms. 4. Build medical terms for given definitions. Reading Assignment Exploring Medical Language, Chapter 1, pages 3 316 Important Terms word root (p. 5) combining form (pp. 9 310) suffix (p. 6) analyzing medical terms (pp. 10 311) prefix (p. 6) defining medical terms (pp. 11 312) combining vowel (pp. 7 38) b uilding medical terms (pp. 12 314) Lecture Background Assessment Question: What are eponyms and acronyms? From which languages are a majority of medical terms derived? Answer: An eponym is a word based on the name of a person. An acronym is a word formed from the first letters of words in a set phrase. Both are used extensively in medical terminology. However, a majority of medical terms are composed of Greek and Latin word parts. Question: A beginning student encounters a word she doesn 9t know: osteoarthropathy. How can she easily determine the meaning of the word? Guidelines: The student can divide the word into word parts, labeling each word part and each combining form. Next, she can apply the meaning of each word part contained in the term. Oste- means BONE , - arthr- means JOINT , and - pathy means DISEASE . With this knowledge, she can ascertain that osteoarthropathy means DISEASE OF THE BONE AND JOINT . Critical-Thinking Question: A student is wondering why it is necessary to learn the roots, suffixes, and prefixes of medical terms when he can simply memorize the actual medical terms. He comments that learning all the word components is a waste of time. Why is it important to learn word components? Guidelines: To begin with, by learning the tools of medical word analysis, it is easier to understand complex medical terminology. Medical terms are constructed of small pieces that make each word unique, but the pieces can be used in different combinations in other words, as well. This understanding can help avoid medical mistakes. If the student memorizes only whole terms, he might confuse hyperglycemia with 3-HCA 2210 10 hypoglycemia, but if the student knows that hypo- means LESS THAN NORMAL and hyper- means MORE THAN NORMAL , he will have a better understanding of the patient 9s condition. Self-Study Exercises Complete the self-study exercises in your textbook, Exploring Medical Language, Chapter 1. Answers to these exercises are found at the end of Chapter 1. Do not submit these for grading. Exams (Overview) Choose a proctor and send the completed Proctor Information Form to the ISI office at least two weeks prior to taking Exam 1 ( Lessons 1 33/Chapters 1 33 ). See the Appendix at the back of this course guide for guidelines on how to choose a proctor and schedule exams. For your instructor 9s exam guidelines, refer to your Registration Confirmation Letter and the Exam Information sections in this course guide. You are responsible for understanding and following ISI policies and procedures. If there is anything on these pages you do not understand, contact the ISI office for clarification.

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