Diagnosis
What are the first steps a doctor takes when trying to determine what is wrong with the patient?
Ask about symptoms, patient history, and do a physical exam
What is one thing you should do as doctors before entering a patients room?
Knock on the door and announce presence
What is the instrument called that doctors use to listen to your heartbeat?
Stethoscope
True or False: All medical professionals can diagnose patients and prescribe medication
False. Only certified doctors have the ability to do so
What is the doctor's next step after asking about the patient's history?
Forming a diagnosis
What is a question a doctor may ask when he/she is compiling a patient history?
Name, age, DOB, where do you live, have you traveled anywhere recently, any hereditary diseases within your family?
What is the instrument called that measures your blood pressure?
Sphygmometer
Which diseases that you diagnosed today were transmitted through mosquitos?
Malaria and Dengue
What occurred in phase three of diagnosing a patient?
Referral to another doctor, consultation, treatment, and follow-up appointment
If a patient is being rude when you are asking them questions, how should you respond?
Continue to ask questions politely, don't get frustrated, and see if there is anything you can do to help out
What is the instrument that doctors use to test how reflexive and responsive your joints are?
Reflex hammer
True or False: A doctor should always write in pen
True
If someone had a disease (like the one your patients had) what would a blood test most likely show?
Presence of antibodies or elevated antibody levels
True or False: It is always ok to address your patient with a first-name basis
False. You should always address them by their last name and the correct title (Mr., Ms., Mrs.)
What temperature on a thermometer is considered "normal"?
98.6°F
How long is medical school?
4 years