Topic 11:1 Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 343)
Textbook Activity
l. Introduction and Terms Built from Word Parts (Textbook p. 343)
Your introduction, Nervous System and Behavioral Health includes a case study where we meet Kazuno, who is concerned about her husband Koji because he suddenly dropped his spoon and stopped speaking. At the end of the lesson, we will return to the case study, where you will identify medical terms used to document Koji’s experience and the care he receives.
Read the case study, objectives, and introduction to the nervous system and behavioral health. (pp. 343-345)
ll. Objective 1: Build, translate, pronounce, and spell medical terms built from word parts. (p. 346)
You will learn word parts related to the nervous system, behavioral health, and their terms. Meningitis is a medical term you have probably heard of or used. You will learn that the meninges are a three-layered covering of the brain and spinal cord, and meningitis is inflammation of the meninges.
Read the content and complete the Exercises. (pp. 346-359)
Use paper or online flashcards to assist in learning word parts.
Check your answers using the Answer Key, Appendix C, at the back of your textbook.
Textbook Practice Online (Optional)
l. Activity
Turn to p. 352 of your textbook and follow the instructions for Exercise B and p. 358, Exercise D. Practice Online to practice pronunciation and spelling of the terms you have just learned.
ll. Animation
- Lumbar Puncture
- Nervous System Overview
- Vertebral Column and Spinal Nerves
Select Resources > Animations Part 2 > arrow upper right of the scree.n
lll. Career Videos
- Neurodiagnostic Technologist (EEG)
- Psychiatric Technologist
Select Resources > Career Videos > arrow upper right of the screen.
Extend Your Learning Activity (Optional)
View the following Medical Terminology Blog posts