Intake Process
Statistical characteristics of human populations used to identify patients
What is demographics?
These 2 lifestyle habits are routinely asked about in the social hx.
What are tobacco and alcohol use?
The expected normal adult blood pressure.
What is LESS THAN 120 over LESS THAN 80?
Ht, wt, BMI, and waist circumference are examples of this type of measurement.
What is anthropometric?
Name the questions represented by the PQRSTU acronym.
What is provocation/palliation, quality, region/radiation, severity, time, understanding/YOU?
Name, DOB, MRN, or last 4 digits of SSN are examples of this
What are patient identifiers?
This exam is used to screen for cognitive decline in older adults.
What is the MMSE? (Mini-mental state exam)
This condition is defined as a decrease in systolic BP by 20mmHg.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Convert 246lbs to kg.
What is 112kg?
This type of data about pain is defined as whatever the patient says it is.
What is subjective data?
The process of comparing a patient's medication orders to all of the medications the patient it taking.
What is the medication reconciliation?
This tool is commonly used for anxiety screening.
What is the GAD-7?
Mastectomy, lymphedema, or a fistula are examples of this.
What is contraindication for taking blood pressure on a limb?
Convert 99°F to C.
What is 37°C?
Age, medication, stress, and disease are examples of these factors.
What are factors which can impact vital signs?
This acronym is used to describe the 5 rights of medication administration. You must name what each letter stands for.
What is TRAMP? (Time, route, amount, medication, and patient)
These 2 tools are commonly used for depression screenings.
What are the PHQ-2 and the PHQ-9?
A pulse oximetry reading of 90% possibly indicates this condition.
What is hypoxia or hypoxemia?
This BMI range is considered "normal."
What is 18.5 - 24.9?
Pain can always be measured accurately with diagnostic imaging.
What is false?
What is, "When was your LMP?" (Last menstrual period)
This screening is recommended for male patients over the age of 50.
What is a prostate exam?
This abnormal respiratory pattern is observed by tachypnea followed by a period of apnea.
What is Cheyne-Stokes?
Measuring an infants head circumference can alert providers to this possible condition.
What is macro OR microcephaly?
Visible signs versus reported symptoms describe this difference in data collection.
What is objective vs. subjective data collection.