Title: Define simple medical terminology.
Course: Nurse Aide II Condensed (14051-II-A) > Section: Developing Communication and Coordination Techniques

Definition should include identification of basic word-building parts (i.e., prefixes, suffixes, and word roots) and their meanings and common abbreviations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to understand medical terms and abbreviations?
- What are potential consequences of not understanding basic medical terminology?
- What are some words, terms, or abbreviations that are easily confused? How can one avoid this confusion?