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Component 3 Unit 5 Application Activities
Component 3/Unit 5 Application Activities
Suggested Student Application Activities
Instructor Guidelines for Application Activities
Paper Activities
1. Medical Dictionary Exercise – Cardiovascular System
2. Word Building Exercise – Cardiovascular System
Interactive Activities
MedlinePlus (www.medlineplus.gov), a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health, offers access to the Merriam-Webster Medical
Dictionary for word searches and correct pronunciation of medical terms.
1. Pronounce the Key Terms using the dictionary available at MedlinePlus
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
MedlinePlus (www.medlineplus.gov), a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health, presents interactive health tutorials from the
Patient Education Institute. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for a
variety of diseases and conditions. Also, learn about surgeries, prevention and
wellness. Each tutorial includes animated graphics, audio and easy-to-read language.
2. Diseases and Conditions of the Cardiovascular System:
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Angina
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack
Hypertension
Mitral Value Prolapse
Strokes
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
3. Tests and Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular System:
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty
Echocardiogram
Echocardiography Stress Test
4. Surgical and Treatment Procedures of the Cardiovascular System:
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
Aorto-bifemoral bypass
Carotid endarterectomy
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Heart Value Replacement
Open Heart Surgery – What to Expect
Pacemakers
Stroke Rehabilitation
Instructions to Instructors:
1. Medical Dictionary Exercise
Instructions: This activity enables the students to gain experience with using a
medical dictionary to correctly define the various word parts that will enable them to
appropriately build medical terms.
Distribute the Medical Dictionary Exercise to the students either as an in-class or
homework assignment.
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Unit 5 – Medical Dictionary Exercise
Using the PowerPoint presentation, a medical dictionary, the tables provided in Unit
1 (Understanding Medical Words) and Appendix A: Word Parts and What They
Mean from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/appendixa.html , define
the following word parts.
WORD PART
DEFINITION
angi/o
aorto/o
arteri/o
ather/o
bradycardi/o
centesis
-ectomy
embol/o
endo-gram
hemangi/o
itis
lysis
litho
my/o
-otomy
periphleb/o
-rrhexis
scler/o
sten/o
-tachy
thromb/o
transven/o
ventricul/o
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Unit 5 – Medical Dictionary Exercise - Key
Using the PowerPoint presentation, a medical dictionary, the tables provided in Unit
1 (Understanding Medical Words) and Appendix A: Word Parts and What They
Mean from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/appendixa.html , define
the following word parts.
angi/o
aorto/o
arteri/o
ather/o
bradycardi/o
centesis
-ectomy
embol/o
endo-gram
hemangi/o
itis
word part
definition
vessel
aorta
artery
fatty substance
slow
heart
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
excision or surgical removal
embolus
within
record; x-ray film
blood vessels
inflammation
lysis
litho
my/o
-otomy
periphleb/o
-rrhexis
scler/o
sten/o
-tachy
thromb/o
transven/o
ventricul/o
loosening; dissolution; separating
stone
muscle
cut into or incision
surrounding (outer)
vein
rupture
hardness
narrowed; blocked
fast
thrombus
through; across; beyond
vein
ventricle
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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2. Word Building Exercise
Instructions: This activity enables the student to identify various word parts and
complete the medical term that best fits each definition given.
Distribute the Word Building Exercise to the students either as an in-class or homework
assignment.
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Unit 5 Cardiovascular System - Word Building Exercise
Using the following word parts, complete the word that best fits each definition given
below. Word parts may be used more than once. NOTE: Many of the terms use more
than one combining form. Some may have more than one correct answer.
angi/o
cardi/o
my/o
tachy-
aort/o
embol/o
perithromb/o
arteri/o
endophleb/o
trans-
ather/o
-gram
scler/o
ven/o
bradyhemangi/o
sten/o
ventricul/o
1. Slow heartbeat: ______________cardia
2. Incision into a vein: ____________tomy
3. Rupture of a blood vessel: ________rrhexis
4. Inflammation of an artery: ______itis
5. Removal of an embolus from a vessel: ____________ectomy
6. Cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits in the wall of arteries: ____________osis
7. Narrowing that impairs blood flow from left ventricle to aorta: aortic
______________sis
8. Infuse blood or blood products: _____________fuse
9. Surgical puncture of the pericardium: ______________centesis
10. Restore normal sinus rhythm (heartbeat): _______________version
11. Infection or inflammation of heart valves: ________________itis
12. Disease affecting the heart muscle: _________________pathy
13. Multiple angiomata of the blood vessels: ________________omatosis
14. Imaging procedure with injection of contrast medium into the cardiac ventricles:
__________gram
15. Breaking up of a thrombus: _________lysis
16. Abnormally rapid heart rate: __________________cardia
17. Aortic rupture: _______clasia
18. Stone in a vein: ______________lith
19. Having a hard or firm texture: _________oid
20. Diagnostic or therapeutic radiography of the blood vessels: _________graphy
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Unit 5: Word Building Exercise
Using the following word parts, complete the word that best fits each definition given
below. Word parts may be used more than once. NOTE: Many of the terms use more
than one combining form. Some may have more than one correct answer.
angi/o
cardi/o
my/o
tachy-
aort/o
embol/o
perithromb/o
arteri/o
endophleb/o
trans-
ather/o
-gram
scler/o
ven/o
bradyhemangi/o
sten/o
ventricul/o
1. Slow heartbeat: bradycardia
2. Incision into a vein: venotomy; phlebotomy
3. Rupture of a blood vessel: angiorrhexis
4. Inflammation of an artery: arteritis
5. Removal of an embolus from a vessel: embolectomy
6. Cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits in the wall of arteries: atherosclerosis
7. Narrowing that impairs blood flow from left ventricle to aorta: aortic stenosis;
aortostenosis
8. Infuse blood or blood products: transfuse
9. Surgical puncture of the pericardium: pericardiocentesis
10. Restore normal sinus rhythm (heartbeat): cardioversion
11. Infection or inflammation of heart valves: endocarditis
12. Disease affecting the heart muscle: cardiomyopathy
13. Multiple angiomata of the blood vessels: hemangiomatosis; angiomatosis
14. Imaging procedure with injection of contrast medium into the cardiac ventricles:
ventriculogram
15. Breaking up of a thrombus: thrombolysis
16. Abnormally rapid heart rate: tachycardia
17. Aortic rupture: aortoclasia
18. Stone in a vein: phlebolith
19. Having a hard or firm texture: scleroid
20. Diagnostic or therapeutic radiography of the blood vessels: angiography
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Interactive Activities
MedlinePlus (www.medlineplus.gov), a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health, offers access to the Merriam-Webster Medical
Dictionary for word searches and correct pronunciation of medical terms.
1. Pronounce the Key Terms using the dictionary available at MedlinePlus
Instructions: This activity enables the student to gain experience by using the online
medical dictionary to correctly hear and pronounce medical terms appropriate to this
unit.
Distribute the Key Terms Pronunciation Exercise to the students either as an in-class or
homework assignment.
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
1. Click on the medical dictionary link under “Health Topics”
2. Enter the key term and click “search”
3. Click on the red “speaker icon” and list to the pronunciation
4. Pronounce the key term and repeat if needed
Angiographic
Arteritis
Atherosclerosis
Bradycardia
Cardiomyopathy
Cardioversion
Embolectomy
Endocarditis
Hemangiomatosis
Pericardiocentesis
Phlebolith
Phlebotomy
Tachycardia
Thrombolysis
Transfuse
Ventriculogram
MedlinePlus (www.medlineplus.gov), a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
and the National Institutes of Health, presents interactive health tutorials from the
Patient Education Institute. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for a
variety of diseases and conditions. Also, learn about surgeries, prevention and
wellness. Each tutorial includes animated graphics, audio and easy-to-read language.
2. Diseases and Conditions of the Cardiovascular System:
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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Instructions: This activity enables the student to gather additional information
regarding the various diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system.
Have the students either as an in-class or homework assignment go to the MedlinePlus
Website and complete at least four of these interactive tutorials.
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
2. Angina
3. Arrhythmias
4. Atrial Fibrillation
5. Congestive Heart Failure
6. Heart Attack
7. Hypertension
8. Mitral Value Prolapse
9. Strokes
10. Varicose Veins
11. Vasculitis
2. Tests and Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular System
Instructions: This activity enables the student to gather additional information
regarding diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular system.
Have the students either as an in-class or homework assignment complete at least one
of these interactive tutorials.
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
1. Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty
2. Echocardiogram
3. Echocardiography Stress Test
2. Surgical and Treatment Procedures of the Cardiovascular System
Instructions: This activity enables the student to gather additional information
regarding surgical procedures of the cardiovascular system.
Have the students either as an in-class or homework assignment complete at least
three of these interactive tutorials.
a. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
1. Aorto-bifemoral bypass
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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2. Carotid endarterectomy
3. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
4. Heart Value Replacement
5. Open Heart Surgery – What to Expect
6. Pacemakers
7. Stroke Rehabilitation
Expected Outcomes for Student Activities
1. Medical Dictionary Exercise
This activity demonstrates the ability of the student to utilize a medical dictionary and
other resources to research and define word roots, prefixes and suffixes that are
common to the cardiovascular system.
2. Word Building Exercise
This activity demonstrates the ability of the student to combine word roots, prefixes, and
suffixes to create proper medical terms.
3. Pronounce Key Terms
This activity permits the student to correctly hear and pronounce key terms related to
this unit’s body system.
4. Diseases and Conditions of the Cardiovascular System Interactive Tutorials
This activity reinforces information provided in the unit as well as allowing the student to
obtain additional information regarding common diseases and conditions of the
cardiovascular system. .
5. Tests and Diagnostic Procedures of the Cardiovascular System Interactive Tutorial
This activity reinforces information provided in the unit as well as allowing the student to
obtain additional information regarding common diagnostic procedures of the
cardiovascular system.
6. Surgical and Treatment Procedures of the Cardiovascular System
This activity reinforces information provided in the unit as well as allowing the student to
obtain additional information regarding common diseases and conditions of the
cardiovascular system
Component 3/Unit 5
Health IT Workforce Curriculum
Version 2.0/Spring 2011
This material was developed by The University of Alabama Birmingham, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under Award Number 1U24OC000023.
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