Misc.
A family member tells you that there is broken handrail outside. What should you do?
Thank them and then tell your Supervisor immediately.
Your patient uses a cane to ambulate, how can you help insure their safety?
Help the patient onto the exam table.
A pt tells you they have frequent dizzy spells when they stand up. After routine vitals what is an action you can take?
Perform orthostatic vital signs
You are taking a patient's blood pressure, over which artery should you place the stethoscope?
Brachial
A pt says they are a painter. They often breathe in paint fumes all day. Under which section of the chart would you
Occupational
What is the normal temperature for a 30 yo adult?
98.6 F, 37 C
You enter an exam room to administer a vaccine. Which 2 identifiers might you use to verify you have the right patient.
Name & DOB
What is the chief complaint in a clinical setting?
The reason the patient wants to be seen
An adult patient has a resting heart rate of 48. What is the term used to describe this heart rate?
Bradycardia
You have a pt that states that they have smoked for 30 years. Where do you record this information in the pt's chart?
Social
What is the primary purpose of demographic information during patient intake?
To identify the patient
The patient appears nervous and has difficulty concentrating. What is a potential cause for this behavior?
Anxiety
You have a pediatric patient with an earache, which route should you obtain a temperature?
Temporal
A blood pressure of 136/84 falls into which category?
Prehypertension
Which of the following can be found in the demographic section of the pt's chart and needs verification at each visit?
Address
What is the expected reference range for blood pressure in adults?
90/60 to 120/80 mmHg
A pt has come in for a check up. The pt reports feeling fine. When you take their temp it is 103.1. What should you do
Measure the temperature again with a different thermometer.
Which manifestation can you expect to see in a COPD patient?
Orthopnea
Which extra anthropometric measurement is obtained in infants and toddlers?
Head Circumference
The pt states "I can't quit throwing up". Where do you document this information?
Chief Complait
What is orthostatic hypotension?
A significant drop in blood pressure during positional changes
How often should a patient's allergy status be checked?
Every encounter
Which site is most commonly used for taking an adult pulse?
Radial
Which of the following symptoms could indicate an allergic reaction?
Hives
What does the PHQ-2 measure?
Frequency of depressed mood