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Communication & Medical
TerminologyFoundations
Baccus
Nonverbal Communications What am I saying when I do…….
Communication Exercise Right or Wrong?
Why
Communication Exchange of information, thoughts, ideas,
and feelings Ways:
Verbal Written Nonverbal
Importance Relate Understand Exchange of information
Elements of Communication Sender Message Receiver
Feedback When receiver responds to message Allows original sender to evaluate how
message interpreted Verbal or nonverbal
Factors interfering Message must be Clear Sender must be clear & concise Receiver must be able to hear & receive Receiver must be able to understand Avoid interruptions or distractions
Communication Connection Sit at same eye level Relaxed body language Eye contact Do not interrupt “I can see why this would upset you” Use humor if appropriate, but sparingly
Three C’s for Success Courtesy Compassion Common Sense
Listening Essential Pay attention Allow you to receive entire message Observe speaker Reflect
Nonverbal Communications Use of facial expressions, body language,
gestures, eye contact, and touch Can convey 2 different messages Touch Use of both verbal & nonverbal help make
the message even stronger
Barriers Physical disabilities Psychological attitudes and prejudice Cultural diversity
Additional qualities Willingness to learn new skills Empathy to others Good communication & listening Ability to work as a member of a team Keep information confidential Trustworthiness Responsibility
Flashlights (2) Jackknife Air map of the area Magnetic Compass .45 Caliber pistol Parachute Bottle of salt tablets 5 Quarts of water Book, Edible Animals of the Desert Pair of sunglasses per person One topcoat per person Cosmetic Mirror
Listening skills Explain to your partner a time when you
were most embarrassed or most exciting moment.
Your partner tells event to class Were they correct? Or no?
Partner Activity With a partner create a scenario of using
good communication skills and bad communication skills.
Act out for class ~ we pick which is good and which is bad.
Medical Terminology
Foundations
Baccus
How are they put together...
1)Electroencephalographer: {elektroinsefalografer}[electro-=electrical +-encephalo-= brain + -graph-=test or reading
+ er=person] Technician who performs test upon the electrical potentials of the brain. EEG
#)Word: { Pronunciation }[ Derivation ] Definition.
electrical brain Instrument/ to test
person
Prefix- -Root- -Root- -Suffix
Using Word Parts to Build Medical Terminology Word root (WR) – The basic
meaning of the medical term, usually from Latin or Greek words.
Examples: neur = nerve cost = rib
Using Word Parts to Build Medical Terminology (cont.)
Combining form (CF) – Word root plus a vowel, usually an “o”, to help in pronunciation.
Examples: neur/o = nerve cost/o = rib
Using Word Parts to Build Medical Terminology (cont.) Suffix (S) – Attached to the end of
a word, to change the meaning to a noun, adjective, or verb. All medical terms have suffixes.
Examples: -ectomy = excision or surgical
removal (N) -al = pertaining to (A)
Using Word Parts to Build Medical Terminology (cont.) Prefix (P) – Attached to the
beginning of a word, to describe, modify, or limit. Not all medical terms have prefixes.
Examples: trans – across, through intra – in, within sub – less than, under
Decoding Medical Terms Start with the suffix (the word
ending), and define the suffix. Go to the prefix; define the prefix. Then, go to the middle of the word;
define the word root, combining form, or both if both exist in the same word.
Combine the definitions.
Section 5-1Apply Your Knowledge
When defining a medical term, you should start with which part?
Answer:
When defining a medical term, you should start with the suffix.
Compound Words
PrefixPrefix Word Word RootRoot
SuffixSuffix
Compound Words (cont.) Combining Forms:
Transneurocostal Suffix - al = pertaining to Prefix trans = across Combining form neur/o = nerve Word root cost = rib
Definition: Pertaining to across the nerves of the ribs.
Plural Forms
When a singular word ends in y, the plural is often formed by changing y to i and adding es.
When a singular word ends in a, add e to form the plural.
If a singular word ends in um, change the um to a to form the plural.
Section 5-3Apply Your Knowledge
What is the plural form of each of the following?
emergency
fimbria
atrium
emergencies
fimbriae
atria
Identify the condition or procedure identified by each of the following terms:
– Hematology
– Tracheotomy
– Rhinitis
– Gastritis
– Pharyngitis
– Osteoarthritis
Study of the blood.
Cutting into the trachea.
Inflammation of the nose.
Inflammation of the stomach.
Inflammation of the pharynx.
Inflammation of the bones and joints.
Section 5-4Apply Your Knowledge #1
Apply Your Knowledge #2Identify the condition or procedure identified by each of the following terms:
– Nephrology
– Pancreatitis
– Mastectomy
– Opthalmoscopy
– Amenorrhea
– Dermatitis
Study of the kidney.
Inflammation of the pancreas.
Removal of the breast.
Visual examination of eye.
Without menstruation.
Inflammation of the skin.
Medical Abbreviations System Abbreviations: “When in
doubt spell it out.” Example: CXR = chest X ray
Abbreviations can consist of the first letter in each word in the term. Example: ER = emergency room
Abbreviations can be from Latin or Greek. Example: Abbreviation for Latin phrase
ante cibum is a.c. = before meals
What do the following orders mean?– VS q4h– NPO– BUN, FBS, and MRI in am
Section 5-5 Apply Your Knowledge
Vital signs every 4 hours.
Nothing by mouth.
Blood urea nitrogen, fasting blood sugar, and magnetic resonance imaging in the morning.
Abbreviations Shortened forms of words Can be used alone or combined BR c BRP, FFl qh, VS qid NPO 8 pm, To Lab for CBC, BUN, and FBS
Word Creation Using words of your medical terminology
tests, create words and define them. Make sure they are real words. Create sentence(s) using abbreviations we
have discussed.