Vitals (Heart + Lungs)
What is the normal respiration rate range for adults?
12-20 respirations per minute
What is the normal blood pressure value for adults?
120/80
During clinics, what does a group consist of?
2-4 GMT members and a translator (and the patient ofc)
Cervicitis is the inflammation of what body part?
Cervix
Where are we going this spring break?
Peru!
What part of the stethoscope is used when listening to the lungs?
Diaphragm
What artery is used to obtain a blood pressure reading?
Brachial artery
What is the most important piece of information to get from the patient?
Primary Concern/Chief Complaint
Cloudy eyes are most likely a symptom of what condition?
Cataracts
What and when is our next social event?
Collab with LinguaMed on Friday, Feb 23rd
If a 30 year-old patient has a heart rate of 52 bpm, what is this condition/status called?
Bradycardia
What does the systolic and diastolic pressures mean?
Systolic - Pressure of the blood against arteries when heart is contracting
Diastolic - Pressure of blood in arteries when heart is relaxed
Name 4 things that are required when writing a prescription
The name of the medication, the dosage, the number of tablets, the directions (in Spanish), the patient’s name, and the patient’s age
What are 2 common causes of otalgia (ear pain)?
Viral/bacterial/fungal infection, earwax blockage, eardrum rupture, swimmer’s ear, sinusitis, foreign object in ear
Who can you contact for questions about the trip?
Our trip coordinators: Becca and Jackie
What are the two types of pulses that you can take and where on the body are they taken?
Radial Pulse - Radial artery on the wrist
Carotid Pulse - Carotid artery on the neck
What does the acronym PEARRL stand for?
Pupils are
Equal,
And
Round/
Reactive to
Light
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake (food and drink), Events leading to injury/illness
An alcoholic and excessive smoker complains of stomach pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Gastritis
When is payment due for the spring trip?
3/2
If you hear crackles during lung auscultation, what is the most likely scenario?
There’s fluid build-up in the airway (may be due to pneumonia or congestive heart failure)
What could paleness/cyanosis of the skin indicate?
Poor circulation
What does OPQRST stand for?
Onset of event, Provocation (movement), Quality of the pain, Region and Radiation, Severity, Time (history)
While looking at a patient’s eyes, you see a “winged” growth from the whites of their eyes into their cornea. What is this called?
Pterygium
How many patients did we see on our winter Panama trip?
800