Northern Virginia Community College Introduction to Medical Terminology Discussions
Northern Virginia Community College Introduction to Medical Terminology Discussions
Description
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Discussion Topic: Module 05: Discussion 1Module 05: Discussion 1
Purpose
To utilize medical terminology in a practical way and define medical terms.
Directions
Note: You will not be able to see other posts until you submit your own.
1. Create a short case study using 5 different medical terms or abbreviations from chapters 1 – 5. Underline the medical terms.
Example: A patient was seen by the doctor with a lesion located on in the RUQ of his abdomen and pustules distal to the lesion.
2. Respond to one other classmate by copying the case in reply and defining the underlined medical terms.
Note: Only one response per initial post. If you see another classmate has already responded, move to the next posting.
Post your discussion:
- Click the Reply button below to post your introduction in the discussion forum.
- When finished, click the Post Reply button.
- You can also find this discussion forum by clicking the Discussions link in Course Navigation.
Grading
The three discussion boards combined are worth 10% of your grade. This assignment is worth 10 points.
- Original Post – 1 point for each medical term (max. 5) spelled and used in correct context.
- Response – 1 point for each term correctly defined (max. 5).
Module 10: Discussion 2
Purpose
To utilize medical terminology in a practical way and define medical terms.
Directions
Note: You will not be able to see other posts until you submit your own.
1. Create a short case study using 5 different medical terms or abbreviations from chapters 7 – 12. Underline the medical terms.
Example: A patient came to see her ophthalmologist with redness in the sclera. She complained of light sensitivity and blurred vision. The doctor used ophthalmoscope. The doctor examined the optic nerve and the retina.
2. Respond to one other classmate by copying the case in reply and defining the underlined medical terms.
Note: Only one response per initial post. If you see another classmate has already responded, move to the next posting.
Post your discussion:
- Click the Reply button below to post your introduction in the discussion forum.
- When finished, click the Post Reply button.
- You can also find this discussion forum by clicking the Discussions link in Course Navigation.
Grading
The three discussion boards combined are worth 10% of your grade. This assignment is worth 10 points.
- Original Post – 1 point for each medical term (max. 5) spelled and used in correct context.
- Response – 1 point for each term correctly defined (max. 5).
Module 15: Discussion 3
Purpose
To utilize medical terminology in a practical way and define medical terms.
Directions
Note: You will not be able to see other posts until you submit your own.
1. Create a short paragraph or scenario using 5 different medical terms from chapters 13-15 (see example below). Underline the medical terms.
2. Respond to one other classmate by copying the case in reply and defining the underlined medical terms.
Note: Only one response per initial post. If you see another classmate has already responded, move to the next posting.
Example:
A doctor was seeing patients at a local clinic. Her first patient came in wheezing, The doctor examined the patient’s pulmonary status and on exam noted the presence of rales. The next patient came in complaining he was extremely tired and concerned he had mononucleosis. On exam, the doctor noted enlarged cervical lymph nodes.
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | ||
| Main Postinga | 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to some of the discussion question(s).
One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors. |
0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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| Main Post: Timeliness | 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Posts main post by day 3. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not post by day 3. |
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| First Response | 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
|
| Second Response | 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
|
| Participation | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. |
0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) – 0 (0%)
Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days. |
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| Total Points: 100 | |||||