1.7 Occupational Language

    Cards (33)

    • 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