Health History
Information on the patient's chart that is the patient's primary reason for making the office visit is the....
Chief Complaint
When a person lies flat on their back with their face and torso pointing upward and arms at their sides or slightly outward with palms up.
Supine
Would anxiety be considered a sign or a symptom?
Symptom
During this exam the provider uses observation to detect significant physical features or objective data
Inspection
What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
Femur
The section that includes patients past medical history?
Past History
The patient lies on the left side of their body for a surgical procedure on their right side
Sims/Left Lateral
Is blood pressure, weight, and height a sign or a symptom?
Sign
A part of the body is felt with the hand to determine its condition or the condition of an underlying organ
Palpitation
What does "NPO" mean in medical instructions?
Nothing by mouth
True or False
Patient allergies and medications are always recorded on patients the health history form
True
Position used for procedures and exams requiring access to the patient's pelvic and perineal regions, including gynecological procedures
Lithotomy
A patient is coming for a headache. Is this a sign or symptom?
Symptom
During this exam the provider uses a stethoscope to listen to sounds from the body
Auscultation
How many bones does the normal foot have?
26
The section includes the patient’s dietary habits, smoking history, and alcohol consumption?
Social History
What is the difference between the sitting position and fowler position?
The exam table/bed
A new patient is diagnosed with kidney disease. Is this a sign or symptom?
Sign
This exam can help to determine the position, size, and density of an underlying organ or cavity
Percussion
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The section of the medical history that helps uncover existing or potential health problems is called the....
Review of Systems
What position is used in emergency patients with severe hypotension or in shock
Trendelenburg
What is the Wong-Baker Faces Rating Scale used for?
Pain
This exam measures various aspects of a patient's body to assess physical and neurological health
Mensuration
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?
Cerebellum