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Discharge Summary: The Cardiorespiratory System
Translate into medical terms or abbreviations common terms contained in a patient’s discharge summary. Identify five drugs appearing in the discharge summary and specify the usage reason for each drug on the provided template. Record yourself reading the patient’s discharge summary (1–2 single-spaced pages).
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Introduction
Assessment 5 continues the exploration of medical terminology related to various body systems and the general structure and functions of the human body. In this assessment, you will focus your attention on the cardiorespiratory system, a specialized area of medicine. The cardiorespiratory system refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity. You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of this system’s purpose, various parts, and importance to overall body functioning. In addition, you will demonstrate your knowledge of cardiorespiratory diseases, diagnostic studies, and treatments, including pharmacology.
In the assessment, you will review a discharge summary for a patient with cardiorespiratory disease and demonstrate your command of medical terminology, including your pronunciation of the terms, through an audio recording.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to pharmacology.
- Identify drugs correctly.
- Specify the correct reason for the drug’s use.
- Competency 2: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to general structures and functions of the human body.
- Identify common terms related to general structures and functions of the human body correctly.
- Translate common terms related to general structures and functions of the human body into medical terms or abbreviations correctly.
- Competency 3: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to body systems.
- Identify common terms related to body systems correctly.
- Translate common terms related to body systems into medical terms or abbreviations correctly.
- Competency 4: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to specialized areas of medicine.
- Identify common terms related to specialized areas of medicine correctly.
- Translate common terms related to specialized areas of medicine into medical terms or abbreviations correctly.
- Competency 6: Spell and pronounce basic medical terms.
- Spell common and medical terms or abbreviations correctly.
- Pronounce medical terms correctly.
- Competency 7: Communicate in a professional manner.
- Use volume, tone, and clarity reflective of professional communication in a healthcare setting.
- Provide citations and references in APA style.
Preparation
To prepare for your audio recording of the discharge summary:
- Set up and test your microphone or headset using the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
- Practice using the equipment to ensure the audio quality is sufficient.
- Consult Using Kaltura [PDF] for guidance on how to record your discharge summary and upload it in the courtroom.
Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact Disability Services to request accommodations.
Instructions
Review the patient’s discharge summary below. Next, download the Discharge Summary Template [DOCX] and complete all of the following:
- Identify ten common terms contained in the discharge summary and correctly translate them into medical terms or abbreviations. Remember, you must spell the common and medical terms or abbreviations correctly.
- Identify five drugs that appear in the discharge summary and specify the reason each drug is used.
- Cite in the correct APA style the references you used to perform your translation.
The final step in this assessment is to record yourself reading the discharge summary with the correct medical terms. In your recording, you must correctly pronounce all the medical terms. In addition, be sure to use appropriate tone, volume, and clarity for professional communication in the health care field. Submit your Discharge Summary Template and your audio recording of the discharge summary to the appropriate area in the courtroom.
Discharge Summary: Cardiorespiratory
Discharge Diagnosis
- Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
- Moderate coronary artery disease.
- Stroke.
- High blood pressure.
- An abnormally high concentration of lipids in the blood.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Chronic systolic congestive heart failure.
Procedures
Left heart catheterization, medical imaging test to determine cardiac function in the left ventricle, medical imaging used to visualize coronary arteries with stent placement, computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging scan, posterior artery in the brain repair with stent placement.
Brief History
This 72-year-old male presented to the emergency room with chest pain, shortness of breath, and left arm numbness. The patient has a history of high blood pressure, an abnormally high concentration of lipids in the blood, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure. In the emergency room, troponin levels and EKG results came back positive for Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. The patient was taken directly to the cardiac catheterization lab.
Past Medical History
High blood pressure, an abnormally high concentration of lipids in the blood, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, asthma as a child, previous right total knee replacement.
Medications
Norvasc, Lipitor, Lasix, Cozaar, oxygen dependent.
Family History
The patient is adopted and does not know family history; all children are healthy.
Social History
Former smoker, no alcohol or illegal drugs.
Allergies
Penicillin, Sulfa.
Physical Exam
GENERAL: Alert and oriented X3.
HEENT: Normocephalic and atraumatic, blindness over half the field of vision.
LUNGS: Few rales in lower lobes.
HEART: R without a murmur.
ABDOMEN: Soft, non-tender, without swelling or masses.
EXTREMITIES: 2+ edema in lower extremities, no cyanosis.
Hospital Course
This is a 72-year-old male who was taken directly to the cardiac catheterization lab from the emergency department due to an evolving non-sT-elevation myocardial infarction. A 98% close to the centre right coronary artery lesion was treated with a Cypher 3.5 x 13 mm stent. The left descending artery showed 35% stenosis, and the left circumflex artery showed 25% stenosis. The image of the left ventricle demonstrated an ejection fraction of 40%. Following the procedure, the patient was admitted to the telemetry unit for observation. He remained in stable condition without chest pain but developed an irregular, rapid heartbeat. The next day, the patient complained of a severe headache in the back of his head with double vision and only being able to see from half of his eye. The patient was taken for a computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging scan, which showed a blood clot blocking the posterior artery in the brain. The patient was taken back to the catheterization room, where a catheterization of the head artery was performed to remove the blood clot and to place a stent to keep the vessel open. The patient is being discharged home on routine meds to follow up with a primary care physician within seven days.
Additional Requirements
- Format: Be sure to complete all columns on the Discharge Summary Template.
- Submission: Be sure to submit all of the following to the appropriate area in the courtroom:
- The Discharge Summary Template.
- Your audio recording of the discharge summary.
- Scoring Guide: Be sure to read this assessment’s scoring guide so you understand how your faculty member will evaluate your Discharge Summary Template and your audio recording.
Resources
This course has been completed, and no further assessments may be submitted.
Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.
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The Cardiovascular System
Chabner, D. (2017). The language of medicine (11th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. Available in the courtroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Chapter 11, “Cardiovascular System,” pages 399–458.
- Chapter 13, “Blood System,” pages 503–546.
- Chapter 14, “Lymphatic and Immune Systems,” pages 547–578.
The Respiratory System
Chabner, D. (2017). The language of medicine (11th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. Available in the courtroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Chapter 12, “Respiratory System,” pages 459–502.
Word Structure
Chabner, D. (2017). The language of medicine (11th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. Available in the courtroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Appendix II, “Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms, and Symbols,” pages 982–993.
Activity
Click Vila Health: Medical Terminology to complete an interactive activity in which you will hear an interaction between two hhealthcareprofessionals about a patient’s chart. Access the Cardiovascular tab. This activity will help you assess how well you know the medical terminology associated with the cardiovascular system and also help prepare you to successfully complete your assessment.
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE on HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System
Introduction to HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five
You will use medical terminology in the HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System, specifically focusing on the cardiorespiratory system. Your tasks include translating standard terms from a patient’s discharge summary into medical terms or abbreviations, identifying drugs and their usage, citing your sources in APA style, and recording yourself reading the summary with accurate pronunciation. This Owlisdom How-To Guide will enhance your understanding of medical language, which is crucial for effective communication in healthcare settings.
Review the Patient’s Discharge Summary
To start the HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System, we will first study the patient’s history and summary of discharge.
- Carefully read the provided patient’s discharge summary.
- Highlight or note down standard terms that need translation.
- Familiarize yourself with the context and overall content of the summary.
Identify ten common terms in the discharge summary and correctly translate them into medical or abbreviations. Remember to spell the common and medical terms or abbreviations correctly.
Translate Common Terms to Medical Terms or Abbreviations
Next, in HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System. We will translate ten common terms into medical terms.
- Identify ten standard terms from the discharge summary.
- Use reliable medical dictionaries or textbooks to find the corresponding medical terms or abbreviations.
- Ensure both standard terms and their medical equivalents are spelled correctly.
- Write these translations in the provided template.
Identify five drugs in the discharge summary and specify why each is used.
Identify and Explain the Usage of Five Drugs
After identifying the terms in HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System. We will specify five drugs used and their usage.
- Identify five drugs mentioned in the discharge summary.
- Research each drug to understand its purpose and usage.
- Document the drug names and their reasons for usage in the provided template.
- Make sure your explanations are concise and accurate.
Cite in the correct APA style the references you used to perform your translation.
Cite References in APA Style
Finally, in HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System. We will cite the used resources using APA citation style.
- Use credible sources for your translations and drug usage explanations.
- Format your citations and references in APA style.
- Include in-text citations within your template and a reference list at the end.
The final step in this assessment is to record yourself reading the discharge summary with the correct medical terms. In your recording, you must correctly pronounce all the medical terms.
Record and Pronounce the Discharge Summary
Along with the solved template of the HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System, we will also submit a video presentation explaining the patient’s discharge summary.
- Practice pronouncing all medical terms accurately before recording.
- Ensure your recording is straightforward, using the appropriate tone and volume.
- Aim for a professional level of communication.
- Record yourself reading the discharge summary, focusing on correct pronunciation and clarity.
Demonstration of Proficiency
- Use Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Related to Pharmacology
- Correctly identify drugs and specify their usage.
- Use Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Related to General Structures and Functions of the Human Body
- Translate terms related to general body functions accurately.
- Use Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Related to Body Systems
- Identify and translate terms related to body systems.
- Use Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Related to Specialized Areas of Medicine
- Translate specialized medical terms correctly.
- Spell and Pronounce Basic Medical Terms
- Ensure correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms.
- Communicate in a Professional Manner
- Use appropriate volume, tone, and clarity in communication.
- Provide citations and references in APA style.
Note: These competencies are designed to guide you through the assessment. While they may seem challenging, they enhance your skills in medical terminology and professional communication. Approach each competency step-by-step, and you’ll be able to complete the HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System effectively.
Closing
The HIM-FPX 4610 Assessment Five: The Cardiorespiratory System is a comprehensive exercise in mastering medical terminology related to the cardiorespiratory system. You will develop a strong foundation in medical language by translating standard terms, identifying drug usage, citing references, and recording your pronunciation. This How-To Guide enhances the skills essential for accurate and effective communication in the healthcare field, ensuring clarity and precision in patient care documentation. In the next module of HIM-FPX 4610, we will explore Assessment Six on Health Topic Presentation.
