Intake 1
Name two examples of demographic information
name, address, telephone number, insurance information, emergency contact, birth date
Subjective
Lethargy, apathy, fatigue, etc
The technical name for a BP cuff
What is a sphygmomanometer?
What unit is systolic BP measured in?
MM of mercury
How many methods of identification are required to properly identify a patient?
Two
What is a common symptom of anxiety?
Sweaty palms, high heart rate, poor concentration, etc
What are you checking for with a pupillary reflex test?
If you shine light on one eye, both should constrict
What is the most common method of assessing bodily temperature?
Oral (thermometer)
Using a device to measure forehead temperature is also an acceptable answer
The part of a patient's health record detailing lifestyle, habits, environmental factors, substance use, diet, exercise, and social support
What is social history?
True
True or false: abdominal pain can commonly be caused by a non physical problem (Stress, anxiety, etc)
True
True or false: a patient should be notified before you count their respiratory rate.
False
What is the most accurate place to measure temperature?
Rectal
This is the term for the primary reason that the patient is visiting the hospital.
What is chief complaint?
What category would smoking go in? (demographics, family history, social history, etc.)
Social history
For what type of disease is family history most relevant to discuss?
Physically feeling a body part to assess condition
What is palpation?
The technical term for when a patient does not have enough oxygen in their blood. (hint: it stars with -hyp)
What is hypoxia?
True or false, it is common to ask for a patient's full SSN when identifying them?
False, usually only the last four digits are asked for
Is a chief complaint usually considered subjective or objective information?
Usually subjective
What is white coat syndrome?
A fear or anxiety surrounding hospital situations or healthcare employees
True or false: a 6 year old should have a heart rate of 60-100 bpm
False
The term for difficult breathing based on bodily positioning
What is orthopnea?