KELOMPOK 3 UNIT 3

M.JULKARNAIN
APRIYADI
CHRONIC VS ACUTE CONDITIONS
 • CHRONIC VS ACUTE CONDITIONS
• Many people who experience an illness feel no need to seek immediate treatment They may
believe that they will get eventually better. Or that any pre-existing medical conditions they have
will not worsen n the presence of another illness. But such thinking is dangerous. Both chronic
and acute illnesses that are left untreated can grow more severe they can lead to even more
senous complications down the road
• In chronic conditions. early intervention is vital Insufficient treatment can actually result in the
occurrence of a debilitating acute condition. For instance, osteoporosis that is not properly
managed can lead to broken bones likewise chronic
• Bronchitis that is left untreated inreases the risk of dangerous respiratory conditions like .
pneumonia. and hypertension left uncreaked can result in a deadly stroke.
• Similarly, delaying treatment of acute conditions can cause the onset of chronic ones. For example,
a bout of scarlet fever caused by the strep virus' can lead to endocarditis. Not treating the fever in
time can create life-threatening and long-term problems
• But there is good news.Visiting a doctor in the early stages of an illness can help you avoid serious
complications later. Seeking treatment early on can save time, money, and possibly even your life.
BEFORE YOU READ THE PASSAGE, TALK
ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS.
• 1. Why don't some people seek medical treatment when ill?
• 2. What are the dangers of not seeking medical treatment when ill?
• Answer :
• 1. Because they may believe that they will get eventually better. Or that any pr pre-
existing medical conditions they have will not worsen in the presence of another illness
• 2. Similarly, delaying treatment of acute conditions can cause the onset of chronic ones.
For example, a bout of scarlet fever caused by the strep virus' can lead to endocarditis.
Not treating the fever in time can create life-threatening and long-term problem
READ THE ARTICLE FROM THE DAILY POST.
THEN, MARK THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AS TRUE (T) OR
FALSE (F).
• 1. …… Osteoporosis is an acute medical condition.
• 2. …… Untreated pneumonia can lead to chronic bronchitis.
• 3. …… Chronic high blood pressure can cause a fatal acute condition
Answer :
1. F
2. T
3. T
MATCH THE WORDS (1-7) WITH THE DEFINITIONS
(A-G).
• 1. _ Inlervention 4._ pre-existing 7. _ chronic bronchitis

2. _ condition 5. _ acute

3. _ chronic 6 _ strep virus

A having been present before some event occurs B the process of treating a condition to cure it or prevent it from becoming
worse
C a bacteria that causes throat infections and Scarlet fever D appearing suddenly and with great intensity
E a medical illness or disease F a persistent condition in which tubes in the lungs swell and make it difficult to
breathe
G developing slowly and lasting a long time
ANSWER :
1 (B)

2 (E)

3 (G)

4 (A)

5 (D)

6 (C)

7 (F)
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT WORDS AND
PHRASES FROM THE WORD BANK.
• scarlet fever osteoporosis hypertension
• stroke pneumonia endocarditis
• ANSWER
CHRONIC
stroke
scarlet fever
osteoporosis

ACUTE
hypertension
endocarditis
pneumonia
5 LISTEN AND READ THE ARTICLE AGAIN. HOW MAY EARLY
INTERVENTION HELP A PATIENT?
• ANSWER
• Early intervention is very important inadequate treatment can actually overcome acute problems
that weaken osteoporosis that are not well managed can cause fractures as well as chronic
bronchitis that does not increase risk of respiratory problems such as pneumonia and
hypertension which can cause the expected stroke
LISTEN TO A CONVERSATION BETWEEN A NURSE AND A PATIENT.
MARK THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AS TRUE (T) OR FALSE (F).

• 1 _ The patient has a case of chronic pneumonia.

• 2 _ The patient came to the hospital as soon as the coughing became worse.
• 3 _ Exercising more frequently can help the patient control his condition.
ANSWER
1 (T)
2. (T)
3. (F)
•THANK YOU