Station 1.2: Communications Module
Fluid Systems in Health Fields
I.V. Therapy- How it Relates to Fluid Balance
PRESENTATION AND PRACTICE
Activity graded by the % of correctness of your work
Activity graded by the rubric
Activities from which you can choose five to submit
Reflect on What You Know
- What skills did you pick up on the lab for this station?
- What do you know now that you didn't know before completing the lab for this station?
- What do you want to know more about?
Word Parts
If you have not completed this section in other stations, CLICK HERE to complete it.
Simple and Compound Sentences
When you use different sentence types, your writing is more interesting and your meaning may be better understood.
Why do you want to practice writing? The most important reason is so that you can express your thoughts clearly. If you write and punctuate sentences correctly, others can read your thoughts the way you intend them to read them. At work, especially in health occupations, it is critical that you write well and correctly. A mistake in writing could be a matter of life or death.
A. Simple Sentences
A simple sentence has only one simple, complete idea. It's really simple!
Examples:
| Fluids | circulate. | |
| Water | is taken | in through fluids and food. |
| Fluids | flow and hydrate | our bodies. |
NOTE: A simple sentence is also called an independent clause. Why? Because it can be read by itself and make complete sense. It is independent. It doesn't need other clauses to complete a thought.
B. Compound Sentences
The word "compound" means that something is made up of two or more parts. A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences or independent clauses.
How can you join two simple sentences? You join them with a conjunction or a semi-colon (;).
Examples of compound sentences:
- A conjunction is a word that joins two parts; a semicolon is a symbol that joins two parts.
- They want to operate, but he is still too weak for surgery.
- Staying well hydrated is essential to health, yet many people forget to drink enough water.
- The baby was extremely dehydrated; they used an I.V. drip to balance her.
Note: A compound sentence needs a comma (,) before the conjunction, or a semi-colon may be used without a conjunction.
If you remember the phrase FAN BOYS, you will remember coordinating conjunctions, as follow:
for and nor but or yet so
As you can see, coordinating conjunctions are little words that coordinate two parts of a compound sentence. Think of a symbol to represent coordinating conjunction. How about a button? Buttons join two parts of fabric.
If you want practice writing sentences before completing the following activity, go to http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/coordinatingconjunction.htm.
Write 5 simple sentences and 10 compound sentences. I challenge you to use some of the new vocabulary you learned in the lab module in your sentences! Give the 15 sentences to your coach.
There were many new words in this module. Some of them are listed below. Many times we can guess the meaning of a word by the context in which it is used. On a sheet of paper, write each word and what you think the word means based on the context in which it was used in the lab.
Molecule |
Hypotension |
Chloride |
Then, click on the link below. Write the term in the "DIctionary.com" box at the top of the page. Is your definition correct? If not, write the new definition you found.
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Create at least fifteen new flashcards using the instructions on the following site.
http://www.easynotecards.com/notecard_set/10602
Reading Passages
The reading passages you cover in this station will help you practice medical terms, and improve your reading and writing skills.
When you read an article, you may want to read it at least three times.
- Read once to get a general idea of the topic.
- Read the passage again aloud to yourself or someone else.
- Read the passage a third time, slowly, thinking about what each sentence or term means.
Choose one of the three articles below. After you have finished reading, click on the link below to find out how to complete a fishbone diagram. (A copy of this graphic organizer is in the lab notebook in the classroom.) Fill in the graphic organizer with the information from the article you chose to read.
http://www.isixsigma.com/tools-templates/cause-effect/the-fundamentals-of-cause-and-effect-aka-fishbone-diagrams/
Reading 1. Click on the link below to read an article on dehydration.
Note, if you click on the listen icon, the article will be read out loud as you read through it yourself.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/first_aid/dehydration.html
Reading 2. Click on the link below to read more about dehydration.
http://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/d/dehydration/
Reading 3. Click on the link below to read about how to avoid becoming dehydrated in the summer.
http://www.symptomfind.com/diseases-conditions/3-tips-to-avoid-dehydration-in-the-summer/
Go to the following site. Choose one of the 6.0 or higher level stories. After reading and thinking about the pre-questions, click to the story. At the bottom of the page, click to continue. That will start the timer at the top right of the page. Begin reading the story. When you have finished, check the timer at the top of the page. Write down how long it took you to read the story. Read the story at least two more times. You may click the audio button so you can hear the story as you read. Write down the time it takes you to read the story each time you read it. Show your coach the list of times. Did your reading speed increase?
http://resources.marshalladulteducation.org/stories2.htm
Writing Activities
A summary is a brief way of telling the main points of something. When you are choosing a movie to see, you want a summary of what it is about. If you want to buy a phone app, a summary of what each app does can help you decide which one to purchase.
Paraphrasing is another important writing tool. It is similar to summarizing but it is not summarizing. To learn more about this writing skill, click on the following link and complete the interactive activity.
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/weblessons/paraphrasecraze/default.htm#page3
Now that you know how to paraphrase, watch the following youtube video and write the main points in your own words in paragraph form.
http://sww.yout.com/watch?v=FuAoP0BpGGk
Click on the link below and complete the interactive activity involved. Write a summary of the information.
http://www.g-wlearning.com/foodsandnutrition/9781605254463/student/ch16/activity.htm
Click on the link below to watch a short video on IV therapy. Write a summary stating things you already knew and things that you learned from this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npGCORsKwVk
Click on the link below to play different word games. Make a list of the games you played and any new words that you learned.
http:ww.studystack.com/flashcard-1879756
Click on the link below to complete an interactive activity that contains some quiz questions. Write a summary of important facts about dehydration.
http://www.kaahe.org/health/en/23565-dehydration/interact.html
Click on the link below to watch a video. Write the four signs of dehydration discussed. What does the doctor say you can do to prevent dehydration?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po5KuSnAn2s
Rubric Activity
Pick one activity (*) to complete.
*In your own words, tell what happens when someone gets dehydrated. What happens in the body? What are the symptoms? What can be done about it?
*Tell a story about when you or someone you know got dehydrated. What happened? How did you get better? What can you do so it doesn’t happen again?
*Create a poster that shows what happens during dehydration. What changes take place in the body? What can be done to help someone feel better?
*If you have an idea for a project that is not listed, talk with your coach about it and get permission before you create that project.
CLICK HERE to see the rubric for this project.
When you have finished the project you chose, turn it into your coach. If you have gotten 80% or higher on your work in the 1.2 Communications Module, you are ready to move on to 1.2 Math. Good luck!
Conclusion
You have completed a variety of reading and writing activities. You will practice similar skills in all stations.
You have learned about maintaining a healthy balance of fluids in the body. You have learned about dehydration and its causes. You also learned how and when to start I.V. Therapy.
Congratulations!
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Links to Station 1.2. Modules
Lab Intro | Lab Presentation and Practice | Communications Intro| Communications Presentation and Practice| Math