MODULE I Definitivo - Optativa Enfermería 2019

MODULE 1.
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN NURSING
COMMUNICATION IN DIFFERENT AREAS: ONCOLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND GERIATRICS.
THE PROCESS OF DEATH AND DYING.
ONCOLOGY. Comment the picture and give the percentages.
Showing empathy. Read the extract from

an information leaflet and answer the
questions.
Questions
1

Listening. Listen to two conversations. Which is better and why?
2

Palliative Care Pain Assessment.
Correct any incorrect info on the Palliative Care Pain Assessment chart after you listen to
the conversation.
Listening. Listen to conversation and answer the questions.
3

Vocabulary
Reading. Before Reading write 3 questions

that you would like to ask to a person/nurse
who specializes in nursing people with
cancer.
TOPICS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Research to find out one of the following:
- A new treatment that is developed for cancer
- An alternative therapy that is used for treating cancer
- A food that is believed to prevent cancer.
4

Reading comprehension.
Read and comment the phases and corresponding feelings
5

Tests. Abbreviations

Read the text again and discuss the questions
with a partner.
1. Who has the better chance of survival, a

patient with a stage II tumour or a
patient with a T2N2M1 tumour?
2. Using these systems, how would you
refer to
A- a very large tumour that has not

spread.
B- a small tumour that has spread

throughout the body?
Listening.
Language spot. Articles
Underline the correct options Complete using a/an, the, or – (no article)
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OBSTETRICS
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Listening. From Pregnancy to Birth. Listen to four short conversations with a first-time
mother.
1. Decide where each one takes place: pre-birth, during birth or after birth.
2. Complete the sentences with the words below.
A miscarriage an epidural birth plan contractions dilated induce

gas and air waters forceps presentation
My ………….. broke last night, and I started getting strong …………………. early this morning.
Well, you are seven centimetres …………..… now, so I don’t think we’ll need to ………… you.
Now, on your ………………..…. You’ve said you’d like …………..…….. as pain relief, yes?
Yes, but if I can’t bear the pain, I’d like ……………………
That’s normal when ……..…………. are used.
I’ve had ………………..…. before, so they thought I should have a scan.
The baby’s ……………..……… is perfect, with the head down.
Language spot: Modals and expressions Language spot:

for giving advice
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Reading comprehension
TOPICS FOR PRESENTATIONS:
Research how are the following conditions

caused or transmitted, its effects on the foetus
or newborn baby.
HIV, Syphilis, Spina Bifida, Toxoplasmosis
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Writing signs and symptoms
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Write an essay of 200-250 words with the

title “The advantages and disadvantages of
home birth”.
Write it in four sections, as the example.
Introduction -- Advantages
Disadvantages -- Conclusion
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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY. GERIATRICS
Read sections 1 and 2 and

answer the questions:
1. What do you learn about

the patient?
2. What do you think the

complaint is about?
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Listening. Listen to three nurses talking to their patients. How much empathy do they
demonstrate? How do they show empathy?
Adjectives: ending –ed describes the patient’s feeling and –ing the situation. Complete with:
Depressing/depressed, frustrating/frustrated, embarrassing/embarrassed, humiliating/humiliated
Shaminder thinks it is …………………….. when other people see him eat with a spoon.
He feels …………..……. That he can’t eat normally
Sheila feels ……………….……….. because she can’t wash her hair by herself.
Josh feels ……………..……….. because of the chemotherapy
It is ……….………….. for patients when they find they can’t do everyday things.
For many people, it can be …………….……….. if they can’t have some privacy to get dressed
or even brush their teeth.
ADLs – Activities of daily living
Think of an elderly person you know well and how ageing has affected them. Think about the
answers for these questions:
- What daily tasks does he/she need help with
- How does he/she keep mentally fit?
- How does he/she keep physically fit?
- What worries him/her?
- How happy is he/she?
- How healthy is he/she?
Label the pictures with the words in the box. Which ADLs would these equipment help patients
with?
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Listening. Listen and complete the ADLs assessment for patients 1-4 in the table. Write
independent, needs help or dependent for each ADL.
Answer the questions:
- Why does Mr Karam have problems with shaving?
Because his hands are shaky….
- Why is it difficult for Eliane to put her tights on by herself?
Because her back hurts and …
- What else does Eliane need help with?
She needs a hand with …..
- What doesn’t Samson want help with?
- What doesn’t Mr Bates need help with and what does he hate using?
Listening. Listen to a nurse going through Nancy Lorenz’s discharge plan. Complete the
assessment form.
13

Care Homes – Facilities and Activities
Identify in the illustration the facility and the activity. Which of them an ideal care home should
have?
Listening. Listen to the conversation between a nurse and a care home resident and write
down the activities and facilities you hear.
Questions:
- What are Edwin’s hobbies and likes?
- Why doesn’t Edwin like TV?
- How many children does Edwin have?
- Why is the internet so important for Edwin?
TOPIC FOR PRESENTATIONC: Care homes and Residences for the elderly in Spain.
Advantages and disadvantages. Comparing Spanish care homes and others from foreign
countries. Analysing 3 examples.
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Vocabulary
15

DEATH AND DYING CUSTOMS
Reading
16

Vocabulary and Listening
17

Reading.
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MODULE 1.

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN NURSING

COMMUNICATION IN DIFFERENT AREAS: ONCOLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND GERIATRICS.

THE PROCESS OF DEATH AND DYING.

ONCOLOGY. Comment the picture and give the percentages.

Showing empathy. Read the extract from

Listening. Listen to conversation and answer the questions.

Reading. Before Reading write 3 questions

TOPICS FOR PRESENTATIONS: Research to find out one of the following:

- A new treatment that is developed for cancer

- An alternative therapy that is used for treating cancer

- A food that is believed to prevent cancer.

Read and comment the phases and corresponding feelings

1. Who has the better chance of survival, a

A- a very large tumour that has not

B- a small tumour that has spread

Language spot. Articles

A miscarriage an epidural birth plan contractions dilated induce

Language spot: Modals and expressions Language spot:

TOPICS FOR PRESENTATIONS:

Research how are the following conditions

HIV, Syphilis, Spina Bifida, Toxoplasmosis

Write an essay of 200-250 words with the

Write it in four sections, as the example.

Read sections 1 and 2 and

1. What do you learn about

2. What do you think the

Depressing/depressed, frustrating/frustrated, embarrassing/embarrassed, humiliating/humiliated

He feels …………..……. That he can’t eat normally

Josh feels ……………..……….. because of the chemotherapy

ADLs – Activities of daily living

- What daily tasks does he/she need help with

- How does he/she keep mentally fit?

- How does he/she keep physically fit?

- What worries him/her?

- How happy is he/she?

- How healthy is he/she?

Answer the questions:

- Why does Mr Karam have problems with shaving?

Because his hands are shaky….

- Why is it difficult for Eliane to put her tights on by herself?

Because her back hurts and …

- What else does Eliane need help with?

She needs a hand with …..

- What doesn’t Samson want help with?

- What are Edwin’s hobbies and likes?

- Why doesn’t Edwin like TV?

- How many children does Edwin have?

- Why is the internet so important for Edwin?

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