1. Learning Objectives: On completion of this chapter, you are expected to: 1.Memorize all the new words by spelling and pronunciation 2. Simulate filling out the Admission Form. 3.Distinguish the key phrases. 4. Recite the dialogue

2. diarrhea 腹泻 Excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces, usually indicating gastrointestinal disorder. 我拉肚子，我怀疑是否昨天吃了不新鲜的东西 I have diarrhea. I wonder if I ate something bad yesterday.

3. diabetes (diabetes mellitus) 糖尿病 It’s a chronic disease characterized by abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. It results from the absolute or relative lack of insulin. High blood sugar is its most change.

4. epilepsy 癫痫 Any of various neurological disorders characterized by sudden, recurring attacks of motor, sensory, or psychic malfunction with or without loss of consciousness.

5. asthma 哮喘 A chronic respiratory disease, often arising from allergies, that is characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction, and coughing. 我想他现在是哮喘病发作了。 I think he’s having an asthma attack.

6. rash 皮疹 Any of various skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, or herpes, characterized by eruptions and itching. a contact skin rash diaper rash

7. PEEP 呼气末正压通气 Positive end expiratory pressure IPPV 间隙性正压通气 Intermittent positive pressure ventilation

8. die of 因某病而死，死于 die down (fire, flame, anger) 变弱, 逐渐停止, 渐 渐消失 die off 相继死去直至死光 (die one after another) die for 为了... 而死 die away (sound) 渐息, 渐弱, die out 灭绝

9. 1.When was Mrs. Wood born? 2. What are Mrs. Wood’s vital signs? 3. What’s wrong with Mrs. Wood ? 4. Has Mrs. Wood ever been hospitalized before? 5. How many children does Mrs. Wood have?

10. 6. Has Mrs. Wood ever been treated by a doctor for anything more serious than a bad cold or minor injury? 7. What caused Mrs. Wood’s parents death? 8. What is Mrs. Wood allergic to ? What happens when she eats or takes them? 9. Can Mrs. Wood eat anything right now? 10. Does Mrs. Wood smoke? For how long, and how many packs per day?

11. 11.Does Mrs. Wood drink alcohol regularly? 12.What kind of medicine does Mrs. Wood take at the moment? 13. What kind of pain does Mrs. Wood have?