Assignment 8 H03 Medical Terminology Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete se

Assignment 8

H03 Medical Terminology

Directions:  Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

In Lessons 5 through 8, you learned medical language associated with the urinary, endocrine, ears and eyes, and reproductive systems.  You also were introduced to concepts of oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, and mental health.  For this written assignment, the learning objectives from Lessons 5-8 will be applied.  Please review the learning objectives for lessons 5-8 prior to beginning work on this assignment.

In a four-page summary, address the following questions.

Identify the components and functions of each primary organ or structure in the urinary system and explain the flow of urine from each of the primary organs and structures.  What type of conditions can occur if any of the primary organs or structures does not function properly?

•       Explain the role that the organs or structures of the endocrine system play in an individual who has diabetes mellitus.

•       Describe the conditions under which a physician might order a mammogram for a patient other than for a routine examination. 

•       Next, select a disease or complication that can occur in any of the organ systems discussed in Lessons 5-8 (urinary, endocrine, ears, eyes, and reproductive systems).  Describe the symptoms and diagnostic procedures related to the disease or condition. 

Response should be submitted according to APA guidelines with applicable reference page and title page.

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Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be double-spaced; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

Attachments H03F Assignment 4 (1).doc (39.5 KB)Download All Files Hide Rubrics Rubric Name: Assignment 4 Rubric This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryPoorUnacceptableCriterion Score Meaning of medical terms15 points

Student provides a clear, logical description of all of the following in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms: word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form.

12 points

Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of at least 3 of the following in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms: word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form.

8 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of at least 2 of the following in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms: word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form.

5 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of at least 1 of the following in relation to determining the meaning of medical terms: word root, prefix, suffix, and combining form.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Meaning of medical terms,/ 15Phonetically spelled pronunciation guide10 points

Student provides a clear, logical description of how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids in pronouncing medical words/phrases correctly.

8 points

Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids in pronouncing medical words/phrases correctly.

5 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids in pronouncing medical words/phrases correctly.

2 points

Student provides a weak or unclear description of how the phonetically spelled pronunciation guide aids in pronouncing medical words/phrases correctly.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Phonetically spelled pronunciation guide,/ 10Examples/Effects15 points

Student provides at least 3 clear, logical examples of medical words that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly, along with the effect mispronouncing these words might have on patients.

12 points

Student provides at least 3 mostly clear, logical examples of medical words that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly, along with the effect mispronouncing these words might have on patients.

8 points

Student provides at least 2 partially clear, logical examples of medical words that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly, along with the effect mispronouncing these words might have on patients.

5 points

Student provides at least 1 partially clear, logical example of a medical word that would have a different meaning if pronounced incorrectly, along with the effect mispronouncing this word might have on patients.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Examples/Effects,/ 15Major system - organs15 points

Student provides a clear, logical description of all of the major organs within the major system that he/she chose.

12 points

Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of most of the major organs within the major system that he/she chose.

8 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of some of the major organs within the major system that he/she chose.

5 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of few of the major organs within the major system that he/she chose.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Major system - organs,/ 15Major system - functions10 points

Student provides a clear, logical description of how the major organs within his/her chosen system work together to perform the major functions of the system.

8 points

Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of how the major organs within his/her chosen system work together to perform the major functions of the system.

5 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of how the major organs within his/her chosen system work together to perform the major functions of the system.

2 points

Student provides a weak or unclear description of how the major organs within his/her chosen system work together to perform the major functions of the system.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Major system - functions,/ 10Major system - illnesses10 points

Student provides a clear, logical description of at least 2 illnesses related to his/her chosen system.

8 points

Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of at least 2 illnesses related to his/her chosen system.

5 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of at least 2 illnesses related to his/her chosen system.

2 points

Student provides a partially clear, logical description of at least 1 illness related to his/her chosen system.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Major system - illnesses,/ 10Mechanics10 points

Student does not make any errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content.

8 points

Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

5 points

Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

2 points

Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Mechanics,/ 10Format - APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions15 points

The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions.

12 points

The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible, and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions.

8 points

The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions.

5 points

The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions.

0 points

Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.

Score of Format - APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions,/ 15Rubric Total Score Total/ 100Overall Score Overall ScoreA90 points minimum

B80 points minimum

C70 points minimum

D60 points minimum

F0 points minimum