Medical Terminology Simplified

Instructions

In the first few pages, you will learn the most efficient use of this self-instructional programmed learning approach.
First remove the sliding card and cover the left-hand answer column with it.

1–1 This text is designed to help you learn medical terminology effectively. The

principal technique used throughout the book is known as programmed learning,

which consists of a series of teaching units called frames.

Each frame presents information and calls for an answer on your part. When you

complete a sentence by writing an answer on the blank line, you are learning infor-

mation by using the programmed learning technique.

A frame consists of a block of information and a blank line. The purpose of the blank

line is to write an ____________________.

1–2 Slide the card down in the left column to see the correct answer. After you

correct the answer, read the next frame.

1–3 It is important to keep the left-hand answer column covered until you write

your ____________________.

1–4 This book employs several methods to help you master medical terminology,

but the main technique used is called programmed____________________.

1–5 After you write your answer, it is important to verify that it is correct. To do

so, compare your answer with the one listed in the left-hand answer column.

To obtain immediate feedback on your responses, you must verify your

____________________.

Study frames in sequence because each frame builds on the previous one. Words are reviewed and repeated

throughout the book to reinforce your learning. Consequently, you do not need to memorize every word that

is presented.

1–6 The number of blank lines in a frame determines the number of words you

write for your answer.

Review the number of blank lines in Frame 1–5. It has __________blank line(s).

Therefore, the answer requires one word.

1–7 A frame that requires two answers will have __________blank

__________.

1–8 In some frames, you will be asked to write the answer in your own words. In

these instances, there will be one or more blank lines across the entire frame.

List at least two reasons why you want to learn medical terminology. Keep these

objectives in mind as you work through the book.

2 CHAPTER 1• Introduction to Programmed Learning and Medical Word Building

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