Grade 12 1.4 Medical Instruction

A chronic disease lasts for a short period of time.

• True

• False

Knowing common medical terms can help you at which of the following times? Pick 3

• If you become a healthcare professional

• When speaking to a doctor

• When hanging out with friends

• When taking instructions while performing first aid

• If you become a pilot

What should you do before visiting your doctor?

• Think about why you are visiting

• Make a list of your possible signs and symptoms

• Think about what questions you want to ask them

• All of the above

Which of the following should you do during your doctors appointment? Pick 2

• Keep any questions to yourself

• Describe your signs and symptoms

• Use as little detail as possible

• Make notes of your doctors recommendations

Which of the following should you not do when communicating during an emergency?

• Explain what is happening clearly

• Listen carefully to all instructions

• Ask questions if you do not understand any instructions

• Panic and shout as loud as possible

What does it mean if a patient is in remission?

• The disease is completely cured

• The disease cannot be cured

• The symptoms of the disease are getting better but not yet cured

• The symptoms of the disease are getting worse

What does the medical term terminal mean?

• The disease is completely cured

• The disease cannot be cured

• The symptoms of the disease are getting better but not yet cured

• The symptoms of the disease are getting worse

When a doctor identifies what is wrong with a patient, this is known as what?

• A prognosis

• A diagnosis