It Is Important to Try Not to Use Medical Jargon

question 114

Multiple Choice

It is important to try not to use medical jargon when talking to patients. Some of them may get the impression their diagnosis is worse just by hearing something they do not fully understand.
Which of the following is the meaning of the word "jargon" as used in the sentence above?

• A)Rhymes
• B)Specialized language
• C)Work uniform
• D)Insults

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Definitions:

Operating Loss

A financial metric representing the negative balance resulting from a company's operating expenses exceeding its revenues.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of goods produced, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of output or sales, including costs like lease payments, wages, and insurance premiums.

Break-Even Point

The financial point at which costs equal revenues, meaning there is no profit or loss.