Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Medicine and health sciences

Section X14A: Vocabulary and Sentence Practice

Vocabulary: look after, accelerated, took part (in), demanding.

Exercise 3

• a) Had only one bedroom.
• b) Read together, but they also played games.
• c) Their parents were not well off; both children were brought up with an emphasis on education.
• d) Taking various accelerated courses, she went on to attend...

Section X14B: Travel and Adventure Phrases

Vocabulary: duration, abroad, cash, suit.

Exercise 3

• a) You can go on your own mini-adventure because our trips start from a one-week duration.
• b) Before you move on to Southeast Asia, you could work in Australia.
• c) It's easy to plan your adventure.
• d) She told them that if they were sensible, they would be safe.

Section S14A: Health and Lifestyle Habits

Vocabulary:

Understanding Environmental Contamination

Human lifestyles have evolved significantly throughout history. A direct consequence of this evolution is the substantial increase in the amount of waste we produce. We rely heavily on packaging and consume far more goods than in previous decades. While many are concerned about the negative environmental impacts, the question remains: what can we do to reduce pollution?

Simple Actions for a Greener Planet

We can implement simple daily habits to prevent or minimize contamination:

• Carpooling: Share journeys with workmates to reduce emissions.
• Repair over Replace: Mend clothing instead of purchasing new items.
• Energy Efficiency: Turn off lights when not in use.
• Water Conservation: Be mindful of water usage.

Advanced

The Challenge of the Century

Once upon a time, there was a hare who, boasting how he could run faster than anyone else, was forever teasing the tortoise for its slowness. Then one day, the irate tortoise answered back: “Who do you think you are? There’s no denying you’re swift, but even you can be beaten!”

The hare squealed with laughter. “Beaten in a race? By whom? Not you, surely! I bet there’s nobody in the world that can win against me, I’m so speedy. Now, why don’t you try?”

The Race Begins at Dawn

Annoyed by such bragging, the tortoise accepted the challenge. A course was planned, and the next day at dawn, they stood at the starting line. The hare yawned sleepily as the meek tortoise trudged slowly off. When the hare saw...

Synonyms and Antonyms: Enhance Your Vocabulary

Common Expressions and Feelings

• Ready: In place
• Resemble: Take after
• Move from childhood to adulthood: Grow up
• Prove to be the case: Turn out
• Really depressed: Down in the dumps
• Really happy: Over the moon
• Became really angry: Fly off the handle
• An annoying person or thing: Pain in the neck
• A very kind personality: Heart of gold
• Run a gentle pace: Jog
• Extremely unhappy: Heartbroken
• Extremely thin: Skinny
• Slightly hungry: Peckish
• Overweight: Obese
• Look at something quickly: Glance
• Grumpy: Bad-tempered
• Bullying: Hurting
• Grim: Worrying
• Tempting: Appealing
• Big, not long: Large
• Recommend: Advise
• In the end: Eventually
• Place where waste is taken and left: Rubbish dump
• Help someone to remember something: Remind
• Using up a supply

Natural Disasters Vocabulary

• Avalanche: avalancha (a large amount of snow and ice that suddenly falls down a mountain)
• Drought: sequía
• Earthquake: terremoto
• Epidemic: epidemia (a situation in which a disease spreads very quickly and infects many people)
• Flood: inundación
• Forest Fire: incendio forestal (a situation in which a large area with trees burns)
• Hurricane: huracán (a violent storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain)
• Landslide: corrimiento de tierras
• Tsunami: tsunami (a series of powerful ocean waves, typically caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, displacing a large quantity of water)
• Volcanic Eruption: erupción volcánica
• Tremors: temblores
• Collapsing: colapso
• Damage: daños
• Famine: escasez (hambre)
• Starve: morir de

Causative Have Practice Exercises

• They had arranged for their house to be cleaned by the end of the week. Now it is clean. What had they done? (They had had their house cleaned.)
• The grass has grown too much. What should they have done? (They should have had the grass cut.)
• His tooth was filled yesterday. What happened to him? (He had his tooth filled yesterday.)
• No one has informed them of the meeting. What should he have done for them? (He should have had them informed of the meeting.)

Examples of Daily Tasks and Changes

• We are having the furniture rearranged (furniture/rearrange). We got tired of having it in the same place for so long.
• That’s a good idea. We are going to have our furniture replaced (our furniture/replace) next week. I’m sick

ALFA CHECK

Confirm Bullseye.

BANZAI

Eject Launch.

BOGEY

BRAA

BULLS EYE

CEASE ENGAGEMENT

Break engagement.

CLARA

COMMIT(TED)

Conduct Intercept.

FURBALL

GROUP

3 entities.

HEAVY

3 entities.

ID

IN THE DARK

JUDY

LEAKER

Through defenses.

LEVEL

Angels (altitude).

MIDNIGHT

C2 not available.

NO FACTOR

OPENING

PAINT(S)

Response any IFF.

PICTURE

Tactical situation.

PLAY MATE

Friendly contact.

POPUP

RIDER

Bogey passing safely.

SINGER

RWR SAM.

SKATE

Launch abort.

SKOSH

Missile radar active.

SPADES

Lacking ATO.

SUNRISE

C2 available.

TIGER

Critical fuel.

TRASHED

Rejected.

AIRBORNE ALERT

Aircraft immediate action.

AS FRAGGED

As per ATO.

ASSUME DECK

Position for landing.

BARCAP

BINGO

Proceed to airfield.

BIRD

BIRD(S) AFFIRM H

Bird(s) affirm Hot.

BIRD(S) AWAY H

Bird(s) away Hot.

BOWWAVE

BREAK OFF

Discontinue approach.

BRUISER

BULLDOG

BULLRING

Airfield

English Grammar Fundamentals

Conditional Sentences

0. Zero Conditional (0C): Facts and general truths (Ejemplos, Verdades)

• Structure: If + Present Simple > Present Simple

1. First Conditional (1C): Something that could occur (Algo que podría ocurrir)

• Structure: If + Present Simple > Will + Verb

2. Second Conditional (2C): Hypothetical situation (Situación hipotética)

• Structure: If + Past Simple > Would + Verb

3. Third Conditional (3C): Hypothetical past/Regret (Situación irreal del pasado)

• Structure: If + Past Perfect > Would have + Verb

Uses of the Present Simple

The Present Simple is used for:

• Habits and usual routines (Hábitos y rutinas habituales)
• Permanent situations (Situaciones permanentes)
• General truths (Hechos generales)
• Scientific

FERN-KED: Kendrick Extrication Device

The FERN-KED complements the cervical collar and is used to totally immobilize a patient in a vehicle, cave, well, or similar confined space. This is a type of spinal brace (or extrication corset) which consists of articulated boards that wrap and immobilize the trunk, neck, and head, forming a single block.

It features a pair of wings to secure the head and another pair for the trunk, along with straps that hold the splint to the patient: a pair for attaching to the lower limbs, three pairs for attaching to the trunk, and a pair for the head (on the forehead and chin).

Placement of the FERN-KED

1. Cervical Collar: Placement of the cervical collar, keeping the head, neck, and trunk of the patient in a neutral,

Work provides financial resources, fosters social connections, contributes to satisfaction, and allows for skill development.

Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

A working condition is any job characteristic that may significantly influence safety hazards and worker health.

Employer's Duties

General Duties:

• Ensuring worker safety and health
• Integrating preventive measures
• Complying with occupational hazard prevention regulations
• Assuming the cost of health and safety measures

Duties Regarding Workers:

• Informing and training workers
• Addressing serious and imminent risks
• Regularly monitoring worker health
• Consulting workers and allowing