Professional Etiquette
The attitude that a patient should be met and greeted with at every visit.
What is polite?
46 y/o male presents with c/o sleep deprivation, feeling fatigue, low energy, morning headaches, intermittent restless daytime sleep lasting 10-15 minutes. PMHx HTN, HLD, sleep apnea, obesity. Vitals: BP: 144/90, HR 88, RR 18, O2Sat 96, Oral Temp 97.6 F.
What is “ Have you been using your CPAP?”
Drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost
What is a medication
It’s what the H stands for in the disorder abbreviated ADHD
What is hyperactivity?
Ketosis occurs when this sugar is unavailable as a source of energy causing the body to use fats instead.
What is glucose?
Hello, My name is Bella, I'm a Nurse Practitioner student that will be assisting Dr. Jetson with your visit today.
What is introduce yourself?
64 y/o female presents for routine follow-up evaluation. She states that periodically she has intermittent sharp chest pain that last a few seconds. ECG/EKG – NSR. Vitals: BP: 177/88, HR 67, RR 16, O2Sat 99, Oral Temp 97.3 F. CBC, CMP, fasting lipid panel WNR. PMHx HTN, NIDDM, HLD.
What is “Have you been compliant with your antihypertensives?”
mother, father, grandmother, grandfather
What is family history
This type of headache is caused by pressure in the spaces behind your cheekbones and nose.
What is a sinus headache?
Conjunctivitis an inflammation caused by bacteria or a virus is also known by this colorful name.
What is pink eye?
A visible name badge, uniform, lab coat, scrubs, and shoes that are clean and professional looking
What is professional attire?
33 y/o female presents with c/o random episodes of palpitations, SOB, chest tightness, and diaphoresis. Denies any PMHx. ECG/EKG – SR. Vitals: BP: 126/74, HR 73, RR 16, O2Sat 97, Oral Temp 98.6 F. She states that she has been feeling overwhelmed due to COVID-19, that the quarantine has been unbearable.
What is “Do you have a history of anxiety or panic attacks?”
OLD CARTS
What is HPI?
Cold sores which may or may not be triggered by a cold are caused by this 2-word virus
What is herpes simplex virus
9 letter term for a body part like the sinoatrial node that is a regulator of bodily rhythm
What is a pacemaker?
You have entered 75 clinical hours and you ask your preceptor to confirm their availability
What is scheduling a midterm site visit?
67 y/o male presents with c/o SOB, DOE, fatigue, and insomnia for the past 2 weeks. Vitals: BP: 108/62, HR 64, RR 22, O2Sat 92, Oral Temp 97.1 F. PMHx of COPD, asthma, pulmonary embolism, tobacco use.
What is “Have you been smoking cigarettes or using tobacco products?”
Must include a minimum of 3 assessment for each body part and at least 9 body systems
What is the Review of systems?
resting hand tremors and slowed movement called bradykinesia are early signs of this neurological disease
What is Parkinson’s disease?
includes BP with position, pulse, T, height, weight, BMI and pain
What is vital signs
These 2 forms must be completed and submitted before you start your clinical hours.
What is an affiliation agreement and preceptor plan application?
22 y/o female presents and reports acute onset of paranoid ideation, states that people are following her, she’s hearing voices calling her name, seeing shadows, and is in fear of life. She denies any past hx of psychosis. Denies any hx of mental health disorders. Vitals: BP: 113/72, HR 72, RR 16, O2Sat 99, Oral Temp 97.8 F.
What is ‘Have you been smoking/using cannabis or other recreational substances?”
Should be in quotation, what did they say that brought them into the office that day.
What is the Chief compliant?
Diverticulitis is common in the U.S. where diets are low in this AKA roughage
What is fiber?
Must include tobacco, drug and alcohol use, marital and employment status, occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation.
What is social history?