Section: Unit 5: Cardiovascular, Blood, and Respiratory Systems | Medical Terminology | NextGenU.org

    • Lesson 1: Cardiovascular System

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify terminology for the heart and blood vessels
      • Use cardiovascular terminology in nursing assessment and documentation

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 21 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 2: Blood and Blood-Related Terms

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define terms for blood components and functions
      • Identify terms for common blood disorders

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 15 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 3: Respiratory System

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify terminology for respiratory structures and functions
      • Use respiratory terminology to describe pathology in clinical situations

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 16 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.