Especially for Healthcare personnel

Especially for Healthcare Especially for Healthcare personnelpersonnel

Prof. E Garbey Savigne, BEd, Cert TEB, MA

Aim of the lessonAim of the lesson

The lesson will look at the language The lesson will look at the language used byused by

nurses and healthcare personnel at nurses and healthcare personnel at work, and work, and

will review health-related issues will review health-related issues through exercises.through exercises.

What questions may a nurse ask a What questions may a nurse ask a patient to confirm his or her feelings patient to confirm his or her feelings about pain?about pain?

1.1. (Location__________________(Location__________________

2.2. (Onset)____________________(Onset)____________________

3.3. (Type)_____________________(Type)_____________________

4.4. (Duration)__________________(Duration)__________________

5.5. (Radiation)_________________(Radiation)_________________

What questions may a nurse ask a What questions may a nurse ask a patient to confirm his or her feelings patient to confirm his or her feelings about pain?about pain?

1.1. (Location) (Location) Where is the pain?Where is the pain?

2.2. (Onset) (Onset) When did it start?When did it start?

3.3. (Type) (Type) What kind of pain is it? Is it an What kind of pain is it? Is it an acute pain? or is it a burning pain?acute pain? or is it a burning pain?

4.4. (Duration) (Duration) How long does it last?How long does it last?

5.5. (Radiation) (Radiation) How far does it spread?How far does it spread?

Rachel, 56 year-old housewife, admitted to the ward with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. She’s sitting on her chair, breathing heavily. She says she can’t breathe well if she lies down. Her temperature is 101.3 °F

Read the report and write the Read the report and write the system and the medical term system and the medical term

involved involved

System:___________ Term: _____________

Rachel, 56 year-old housewife, admitted to the ward with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. She’s sitting on her chair, breathing heavily. She says she can’t breathe well if she lies down. Her temperature is 101.3 °F


involved involved

System: Respiratory Term: Dyspnea, Pyrexia

b) Lionel, 68 year old retired driver, treated for fluid retention. His ankles and legs are very swollen. His pulse is 104/ minute and strong.


involved involved

System:____________

Term: ______________

b) Lionel, 68 year old retired driver, treated for fluid retention. His ankles and legs are very swollen. His pulse is 104/ minute and strong.


involved involved

System: Cardiovascular

Term: Tachycardia

What do these Progress notes What do these Progress notes mean?mean?

O/E Oriented by 3 O/E Oriented by 3

Poor resp. movt. p 80/min BP 140/92 Poor resp. movt. p 80/min BP 140/92

HS normal. Pain c nausea. Edema up to kneesHS normal. Pain c nausea. Edema up to knees

R Frusemide 20 mg IVR Frusemide 20 mg IV

These Progress notes meanThese Progress notes mean

On examination Oriented by (time, person and On examination Oriented by (time, person and place) place)

Poor respiratory movement. pulse 80/min Poor respiratory movement. pulse 80/min

Blood Pressure 140/92 Heart Sounds normal.Blood Pressure 140/92 Heart Sounds normal.

Pain with nausea. Edema up to knees.Pain with nausea. Edema up to knees.

Treatment Frusemide 20 milligram IntravenousTreatment Frusemide 20 milligram Intravenous

Tick the information providedTick the information providedComprehension task 1: Comprehension task 1:

Watch the video clip and select the Watch the video clip and select the appropriate option.appropriate option.

The nurse is asking Daniel if The nurse is asking Daniel if

_____ he had his shower and shave_____ he had his shower and shave

_____ he is a runner._____ he is a runner.

_____ he had any pin and plates in _____ he had any pin and plates in his body.his body.

..

Tick the information providedTick the information providedComprehension task 1: Comprehension task 1:

Watch the video clip and select the Watch the video clip and select the appropriate option.appropriate option.

The nurse is asking Daniel if The nurse is asking Daniel if

x x he had his shower and shave.he had his shower and shave.

___ he is a runner.___ he is a runner.

x x he had any pin and plates in his he had any pin and plates in his body.body.

..

Tick the information providedTick the information provided

Nurse: How´s the pain now?Nurse: How´s the pain now?

Daniel:________________, it´s not half as bad Daniel:________________, it´s not half as bad as it was before.as it was before.

Nurse: Now, is there anyone you need to Nurse: Now, is there anyone you need to contact, anyone you need to speak to?contact, anyone you need to speak to?

Daniel: ________________ she will be coming Daniel: ________________ she will be coming in to pick me up….in to pick me up….

Complete Daniel´s answer to the Complete Daniel´s answer to the questions that Mary, the nurse asks questions that Mary, the nurse asks


Nurse: How´s the pain now?Nurse: How´s the pain now?

Daniel: Daniel: Much better thank youMuch better thank you, it´s not half as , it´s not half as bad as it was before.bad as it was before.

Nurse: Now, is there anyone you need to Nurse: Now, is there anyone you need to contact , anyone you need to speak to?contact , anyone you need to speak to?

Daniel: Daniel: Just my girlfriendJust my girlfriend, she will be coming , she will be coming in to pick me up….in to pick me up….

Complete Daniel´s answer to the Complete Daniel´s answer to the questions that Mary, the nurse asks questions that Mary, the nurse asks


1. Do you have any problems with your skin?1. Do you have any problems with your skin?

2. Have you got any rash or itching?2. Have you got any rash or itching?

3. Is this a life-long habit?3. Is this a life-long habit?

4. Do you have any allergies?4. Do you have any allergies?

For better treatment, patients are For better treatment, patients are asked questions about their bodily asked questions about their bodily functions. Here are some questions functions. Here are some questions

about skin problems. Find the about skin problems. Find the question that does not fit.question that does not fit.


1. Do you have any problems with your skin?1. Do you have any problems with your skin?

2. Have you got any rash or itching?2. Have you got any rash or itching?

3. Is this a life-long habit?3. Is this a life-long habit? X_ X_

4. Do you have any allergies?4. Do you have any allergies?

For better treatment, patients are For better treatment, patients are asked questions about their bodily asked questions about their bodily functions. Here are some questions functions. Here are some questions

about skin problems. Find the about skin problems. Find the question that does not fit.question that does not fit.


1. Do you ever have palpitations?1. Do you ever have palpitations?

2. Do you ever have diarrhea? 2. Do you ever have diarrhea?

3. Are you ever aware of your heart beating 3. Are you ever aware of your heart beating fast?fast?

4. Do you have any chest pain or chest 4. Do you have any chest pain or chest discomfort?discomfort?

Here are some questions about Here are some questions about cardiology problems. Find the cardiology problems. Find the

question that does not fit.question that does not fit.


1. Do you ever have palpitations?1. Do you ever have palpitations?

2. Do you ever have diarrhea? 2. Do you ever have diarrhea? _x__x_

3. Are you ever aware of your heart beating 3. Are you ever aware of your heart beating fast?fast?

4. Do you have any chest pain or chest 4. Do you have any chest pain or chest discomfort?discomfort?

Here are some questions about Here are some questions about cardiology problems. Find the cardiology problems. Find the

question that does not fit.question that does not fit.

Tick the information providedTick the information providedMatch the medical words with the Match the medical words with the colloquial words.colloquial words.

MEDICALMEDICAL

1. 1. EXPIRATIONEXPIRATION

2. DYSPNEA2. DYSPNEA

3. MICTURATE3. MICTURATE

4. SPUTUM4. SPUTUM

5. STOOLS5. STOOLS

COLLOQUIIALCOLLOQUIIAL

A. MOTIONSA. MOTIONS

B. PASS WATER B. PASS WATER

C. PHLEGMC. PHLEGM

D. BREATHING OUTD. BREATHING OUT

E. SHORTNESS OF E. SHORTNESS OF BREATHBREATH

Tick the information providedTick the information providedMatch the medical words with the Match the medical words with the colloquial wordscolloquial words

MEDICALMEDICAL

1. 1. EXPIRATIONEXPIRATION

2. DYSPNEA2. DYSPNEA

3. MICTURATE3. MICTURATE

4. SPUTUM4. SPUTUM

5. STOOLS5. STOOLS


D. BREATHING OUTD. BREATHING OUT

E. SHORTNESS OF E. SHORTNESS OF BREATHBREATH

B. PASS WATER B. PASS WATER

C. PHLEGM. C. PHLEGM.

A. MOTIONSA. MOTIONS

Tick the information providedTick the information providedMatch the diseases (medical name) and Match the diseases (medical name) and the colloquial name.the colloquial name.

MEDICALMEDICAL

1. 1. PRURITUSPRURITUS

2. MYOPIA2. MYOPIA

3. RUBELLA3. RUBELLA

4. EDEMA4. EDEMA

5. DIABETES 5. DIABETES MELLITUSMELLITUS


A. SHORT-SIGHTA. SHORT-SIGHT

B. SWELLINGB. SWELLING

C.SUGAR C.SUGAR

D. ITCHINGD. ITCHING

E. GERMAN MEASLESE. GERMAN MEASLES

Tick the information providedTick the information providedMatch the diseases (medical name) and Match the diseases (medical name) and the colloquial name.the colloquial name.

MEDICALMEDICAL

1.1. PRURITUSPRURITUS

2. MYOPIA2. MYOPIA

3. RUBELLA3. RUBELLA

4. EDEMA4. EDEMA

5. DIABETES 5. DIABETES MELLITUSMELLITUS


D. ITCHINGD. ITCHING

A. SHORT-SIGHTA. SHORT-SIGHT

E. GERMAN MEASLESE. GERMAN MEASLES

B. SWELLINGB. SWELLING

C. SUGARC. SUGAR

Four people are describing their jobs. Four people are describing their jobs. Who might have said what? Who might have said what?

1.1. ““I am analyzing the blood samples I am analyzing the blood samples now”.____________now”.____________

2.2. ““If your child has any problem when If your child has any problem when speaking, come to me”.__________speaking, come to me”.__________

3.3. ““Please, lay down to perform the MRI Please, lay down to perform the MRI ordered by the Doc”.__________ordered by the Doc”.__________

4.4. ““Her blood type is B+, I am heading for Her blood type is B+, I am heading for the transfusionthe transfusion”._________”._________

Four people are describing their jobs. Four people are describing their jobs. Here you have who said them.Here you have who said them.1.1. ““I am analyzing the blood samples now”. I am analyzing the blood samples now”.

Lab technicianLab technician

2.2. ““If your child has any problem when If your child has any problem when speaking, come to me”. speaking, come to me”. Speech therapistSpeech therapist

3.3. ““Please, lay down to perform the CT-Please, lay down to perform the CT-scan ordered by the Doc”. scan ordered by the Doc”. CT-Scan CT-Scan operatoroperator

4.4. ““Her blood type is B+, I am heading for Her blood type is B+, I am heading for the transfusion”. the transfusion”. Transfusion medicine Transfusion medicine specialistspecialist

Finally, what advise was given by the Finally, what advise was given by the announcer at the end of the video announcer at the end of the video clip? Tick (clip? Tick (√ ) the ones mentioned. ) the ones mentioned.1.1. Establish trust____.Establish trust____.

2.2. Use both verbal and non-verbal language Use both verbal and non-verbal language skills____.skills____.

3.3. Laugh as much as possible____.Laugh as much as possible____.

4.4. Clarify immediately if you do not understand Clarify immediately if you do not understand anything____.anything____.

5.5. Listen actively____.Listen actively____.

6.6. Avoid making eye contact___.Avoid making eye contact___.

Finally, what advise was given by the Finally, what advise was given by the announcer at the end ? Tick ( announcer at the end ? Tick ( √ ) the ) the ones mentioned.ones mentioned.1.1. Establish trust Establish trust √_

2.2. Use both verbal and non-verbal language Use both verbal and non-verbal language skills skills √_

3.3. Laugh as much as possible __.Laugh as much as possible __.

4.4. Clarify immediately if you do not understand Clarify immediately if you do not understand anything anything √_

5.5. Listen actively Listen actively √_

6.6. Avoid making eye contact __.Avoid making eye contact __.

Homework for healthcare personnelHomework for healthcare personnelWhat do these Progress notes mean? Explain.What do these Progress notes mean? Explain.

Hudson William, 65, headaches for 4 months. Hudson William, 65, headaches for 4 months.

Wt loss. , No appetite. Sweating.Wt loss. , No appetite. Sweating.

P: 110/min irreg. BP: 160/105 t: 98.5 F HS normalP: 110/min irreg. BP: 160/105 t: 98.5 F HS normal

Systems: CNS: nad GUS: pr Prostate enlarged, softSystems: CNS: nad GUS: pr Prostate enlarged, soft

Family antecedents: Wife died 4/12 ago of Ca. ovary.Family antecedents: Wife died 4/12 ago of Ca. ovary.

Dx Acute retention due to prostate hypertrophy.Dx Acute retention due to prostate hypertrophy.

R digoxin 0.25 mg dailyR digoxin 0.25 mg daily

metformin 500 mg t.i.dmetformin 500 mg t.i.d

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Homework for all studentsHomework for all students

Write your comments about the following Write your comments about the following statement in no more than 75 words statement in no more than 75 words

“ “Nurses not only help to cure people but Nurses not only help to cure people but they also heal their soulsthey also heal their souls”.”.

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Aim of the lessonAim of the lesson

The lesson looked at the language The lesson looked at the language used byused by

nurses and healthcare personnel at nurses and healthcare personnel at work, andwork, and

developed some health-related skills.developed some health-related skills.

What does this picture imply?What does this picture imply?

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