Chapter 6 Special Sensory Organs: Eye and Ear 271 Assessment Interpret Juan Rodriguez’s Chart Note Directions: After listening to the dictated recording and reading the chart note on Juan Rodriguez, provide the medical term that matches each defi nition below. Example: discharge from the ear Answer: otorrhea 1. specialist in the study of the ears, nose, and throat ________________________________________________ 2. pertaining to the eardrum ________________________________________________ 3. measurement of the eardrum ________________________________________________ 4. bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear ________________________________________________ SCORECARD: How Did You Do? Number correct (_____), divided by 4 (_____), multiplied by 100 equals _____ (your score) Working with Medical Records In this activity, you will interpret the medical records (chart notes) of patients with health conditions related to the special senses system. These examples illustrate typical medical records prepared in a real-world healthcare environment. To interpret these chart notes, you will apply your knowledge of word elements (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes), diseases and dis- orders, and procedures and treatments related to the special sensory organs. Audio Activity: Maria Jacobowitz’s Chart Note Directions: At the companion website, listen and read along as the physician dictates the following chart note on Maria Jacobowitz. Then do the exercise that appears after the chart note.