1.7 Occupational Language

• What does the abbreviation "ASAP" stand for in occupational language?

  As soon as possible
• Give an example of a technical term used in medicine.

  Intubation
• What is the meaning of "cache" in computer programming?

  High-speed data storage layer
• "Accounts Receivable" is an example of occupational language used in accounting
• In medicine, "intubation" refers to inserting a tube into the trachea
• What does "FIFO" stand for in accounting?


  First-In, First-Out
• Arrange the functions of occupational language in order of importance:

  1️⃣ Efficiency and precision

  2️⃣ Shared understanding

  3️⃣ Challenges for outsiders
• What is an example of an abbreviation used in occupational language?

  "ASAP"
• What is an example of occupational language used in medicine?

  Intubation
• What is one challenge of occupational language for outsiders?

  Lack of understanding
• In a medical case study, a surgeon might use terms like "intubation" and comorbidity
• Occupational language includes specialized words and phrases called technical
• Match the feature of occupational language with its description:

  Technical Terms ↔️ Specialized words and phrases

  Abbreviations and Acronyms ↔️ Short forms for longer terms

  Shared Understanding ↔️ Implicit meanings and assumptions
• What is an example of occupational language used in engineering?

  Torque
• What are the key features of occupational language?

  Technical terms, abbreviations, shared understanding
• Match the profession with an example of occupational language:

  Medicine ↔️ Triage

  Engineering ↔️ Torque

  Law ↔️ Subpoena

  Accounting ↔️ Depreciation
• Occupational language is primarily used to confuse outsiders.

  False
• Occupational language includes specialized vocabulary and communication patterns.

  True
• "Comorbidity" is a technical term used in medicine.


  True
• Occupational language allows professionals to communicate concisely and accurately about specialized concepts.

  True
• What are three key language features highlighted in case studies of occupational language?

  Technical terms, abbreviations, shared understanding
• What is one barrier for outsiders trying to understand occupational language?

  Specialized vocabulary
• What does the term "occupational language" refer to?

  Specialized vocabulary and communication patterns
• Occupational language is easily understood by outsiders without training or context.

  False
• Shared understanding in occupational language refers to implicit meanings and assumptions
• Occupational language is designed to enhance communication efficiency and precision within a specific field.

  True
• **"ASAP"** stands for "as soon as possible".


  True
• Occupational language allows professionals to communicate efficiently and precisely within their field, but can be challenging for those outside the field without proper training
• Occupational language shares common characteristics across professions but varies in technical terms
• Match the profession with an example of occupational language:

  Information Technology ↔️ Bandwidth

  Accounting ↔️ Depreciation

  Law ↔️ Voir Dire

  Medicine ↔️ Polypharmacy
• Occupational language allows professionals to communicate efficiently and precisely with their colleagues
• Specialized technical terms in occupational language facilitate effective communication within a profession.


  True
• Occupational language allows professionals to communicate concisely and accurately about specialized concepts.


  True