Description
Unit 5 Assignment - Understanding a Medical Report
- Due Sunday by 11:59pm
- Points 85
- Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
- Available Sep 30 at 12am - Oct 6 at 11:59pm 7 days
Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Read the inpatient history and physical report, IP case 7 available below.
- Identify at least 10 different medical terms used within the report.
- Provide the lay description of each term.
Example: hyperkalemia = high potassium
- Submit the list of terms and descriptions in a Word document.
Assignment File(s):
IP case 7 [Printable PDF]
Rubric
HC101 - Unit 5 Assignment
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||||
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Term Identification HC101-CO1 |
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45.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Term Descriptions |
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40.0 pts |
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Total Points: 85.0 |
Explanation & Answer
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Unit 5 Assignment: Understanding a Medical Report
1. Spondylolisthesis
It is a spinal condition that occurs as a result of slipping of the vertebra and in most cases
occurs at the base of the spine. It is a deficiency or fracture of one or both parts of the vertebra
that cause the vertebra to slip forward, backward, or in other case over the beneath bone. It is a
very painful although treatable condition that is characterized by pain experienced in the
buttocks, pain in the lower back, stiffness and tightness of muscle, as well as pain moving down
the legs.
2. Thrombocytopenia
This is a condition where an individual doesn’t have sufficient platelets; that is low
platelets count. Platelets also known as thrombocytes are cells in the human body colorless in
color that aid in blood clot. Platelets are important in the body as they stop bleeding through
clumping and making plugs in injured blood vessels. Although thrombocytopenia might not
result in se...