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Challenge Question Number 2 for Certified Medical Assistant #1145

Related Subject(s):
Biology
Chemistry
Health
Related Soft Skill(s):
Listening
Learning New Ideas

Describe a typical "challenge" encountered in your work:
It's important for medical professionals to be familiar with the vocabulary of medicine.



Clearly describe what you expect from the students:
Match the following words with the meanings: a.Hypertension

e.Dyspnea

b.Hypokalemia

f.Apnea

c.Hypoxia

g.Tachycardia

d.Hypotension

i.Conjuctivitis

________Blood in the urine.

________Shortness of breath.

________Below normal blood pressure.

________Abnormally rapid heart rate.

________Extreme potassium depletion in the circulating blood

________Higher than normal blood pressure

________Pinkeye

________Temporary cessation of breathing.

________Oxygen deficiency



In order to give the teacher some guidance in evaluating the student's project(s); list some tips that may help to assess the student's work:
Answers: h, e, d, g, b, a, I, f, c




 

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