B.Sc.

in Medical Record Science

& Health Information Technology
(BMRHIT)
I GN O U

ASSIGNMENTS
2010
BMRHIT/AS-1-4
2nd Year

Centre for Paramedical Sciences

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068
As explained in the Programme Guide, there are four Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) and all
these assignments are compulsory. Please note that you are required to score a minimum of 50%
marks in each assignment component. The assignments carry a weightage of 30% marks towards the
final evaluation in theory component. Submission of related assignments is a pre-requisite for
appearing in theory term-end examination for respective papers. All the assignments should be
submitted before 31st May 2011.
Please take note of the following points before writing your assignments:
● Use only foolscap size paper for writing your responses. Only hand written assignments
will be accepted. Typed or printed copies of assignments will not be accepted.
● Tie all the pages after numbering them carefully.
● Write the question number with each answer and marks allotted.
● All the questions are compulsory.
● Every assignment will be evaluated out of a full mark of 100. Weightage is indicated against
each
question.
Suggestions for writing an assignment:
Read the assignments carefully. Scan through the whole material of the course, answers may be
linked within the blocks/units. Draw a rough outline of your answer in your own words. Support
your answer from your clinical experience. Make a logical order. Then write your answer neatly
and submit. Give illustrations and tables wherever necessary. You must keep a Xerox copy of the
answer sheets for the future reference. Do not copy from printed course material. Answer each
assignment on separate sheet. On the first page of the assignment response sheet, write the course
code, course title, assignment code, name of your Programme study centre (PSC) and date of
submission. Your roll number, name and full address should be mentioned on the first page. The
first page of your response sheet should look like the format given.

Course Code : ........................................... Enrolment

No. ........................................... :

Course Title : ........................................... Name : ............................................

Assignment Code : ........................................... Address : ............................................

PSC : ........................................... ............................................

Date of Submission : ........................................... ............................................

Please submit the assignments to the Programme In-charge of the Programme Study Centre
allotted to you.
 BAHI-023
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY -II
ASSIGNMENT-1

Programme Code-BMRHIT
Course Code: BAHI-023
Assignment Code- BAHI/AS 1
Maximum Marks: 100
Last date of Submission: 31st May 2011

Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Critically discuss metabolic and deficiency diseases of Skeletal System

2. What are the pathological conditions associated with muscular system. Discuss in detail
degenerative and innervative disorders.
3. Describe pathological conditions associated with Cardio- Vascular system. Discuss in
detail anemias and leukemias.
4. Discuss the pathological conditions and diseases associated with respiratory system.
Critically discuss any one in detail.
5. Describe the hereditary and congenital conditions associated with Gastro-Intestinal System.
6. Describe sexually transmitted diseases associated with Genito-Urinary System
7. Discuss the pathological and Psychiatric disorders associated with Nervous System
8. Enumerate Immune and Lymphatic System disorders associated with Lymphatic System.
9. Write short notes on:
a) Fungal Infection
b) Parasitic Infection
10. Write short notes on:
a) TFT
b) Vision Tests
 BAHI-024
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ASSIGNMENT-2

Programme Code-BMRHIT
Course Code: BAHI-024
Assignment Code- BAHI/AS 2
Maximum Marks: 100
Last date of Submission: 31st May 2011

Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Enumerate functions and principles of Management

2. Classify Management Techniques and discuss its applicability in Hospitals
3. Define communication. Discuss in detail elements and barriers of Communication
4. Define motivation. Enumerate various motivation theories. Discuss in detail Maslow’s Hierarchy
Theory.
5. Write short notes on any two:
a) A budget
b) Inventory Control
c) Public Relations and Image of Hospitals
6. Write short notes on any two:
a) TQM
b) Engineering Hazards
c) ICU
7. Write short notes on any two:
a) Radiation Hazards
b) Blood Transfusion Services
c) Dietary Services
8. Write short notes on any two:
a) CSSD
b) Waste Management
c) HAI
9. Write short notes on any two:
a) Occupational Hazards
b) Regionalization of Healthcare Services
c) Primary Healthcare
10. Write short notes on any two:
a) Operation Theatre
b) Quality Control in Lab
c) RCH
 BAHI-025
INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES (ICD-10) AND SURGICAL &
NON- SURGICAL PROCEDURES (ICD-9)
ASSIGNMENT-3

Programme Code-BMRHIT
Course Code: BAHI-025
Assignment Code- BAHI/AS 3
Maximum Marks: 100
Last date of Submission: 30th April 2011

Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Write a brief note on history and standard nomenclature in respect of ICD-10 & ICD-9
2. Enumerate various classification system and describe briefly ICD U.S. adaptation
3. Critically discuss difference between 9th & 10th revision of ICD
4. Describe meaning of Coding and salient features of ICD
5. Enumerate principles of Coding and discuss dual system of Coding
6. Briefly discuss morbidity, morality and modification ICD Coding rules
7. Describe in detail properties, scope and overview of International Classification of
Functioning, disability and health (ICF)
8. Write short notes on:
a) Assigning additional characters in Coding
b) Use of ICF
9. Write short notes on:
a) Conventional sings and notations in ICD-10
b) Etiology and accuracy in Coding
10. Write short notes on:
a) Aims of ICF
b) Benefits of accuracy in Coding
 BAHI-026
BASICS OF STATISTICS & BIO-STATISTICS AND HOSPITAL STATISTICS
ASSIGNMENT-4

Programme Code-BMRHIT
Course Code: BAHI-026
Assignment Code- BAHI/AS 4
Maximum Marks: 100
Last date of Submission: 30th April 2011

Answer all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Define Statistics. How does it differ from Bio-Statistics?

2. Discuss in detail measures of Central Tendency.
3. Define probability. Critically discuss frequency, addition and multiplicative
4. Multiplicative theories of Probability
5. Define sampling. How will you classify sampling? Write a brief note on stratified random
sampling.
6. What do you understand by correlation and regression? Discuss in brief linear correlation
and regression equation.
7. Define Hospital and Vital Statistics. Briefly discuss uses and limitations of Hospital and
Vital Statistics.
8. Write short notes on:
a) S.D
b) Cluster Sampling
9. Write short notes on:
a) Chi square test
b) Steps in Research Methods
10. Write short notes on:
a) IMR
b) Mid night census