Medical History Basics
What is medical history??
A record of a person’s past and present health information.
What does “chief complaint” mean?
The main reason the patient is visiting the doctor.
Who provides patient care and takes vital signs?
A nurse.
What is the smallest unit of life?
A Cell
Which type of cell has a nucleus?
Eukaryotic cells.
Why do doctors take a medical history?
To help diagnose illnesses and plan treatment.
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?
A sign is observed; a symptom is felt by the patient.
Which doctor specializes in treating children?
A pediatrician.
Put these in order from smallest to largest:Organ, cell, tissue
Cell → tissue → organ.
Which type of cell does NOT have a nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells.
Name one thing included in a medical history.
Past illnesses, medications, surgeries, or family history.
Is a fever a sign or a symptom?
Sign
Who helps patients communicate with healthcare providers?
A patient liaison.
What level comes after an organ?
Organ System
What type of cell is bacteria?
Prokaryotic.
Who usually gives information for a medical history?
The patient or the patient’s caregiver.
Is nausea a sign or a symptom?
A Symptom
Which professional would help explain paperwork or appointments?
A patient liaison.
What is an example of an organ system?
Circulatory system (or digestive, respiratory).
Are human cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Eukaryotic.
Why is family medical history important?
It helps identify diseases that may be inherited.
Which term describes what the patient says is wrong?
Chief complaint.
Who would you see for vaccines and growth checkups as a child?
A pediatrician.
A heart is made of what type of tissue?
Muscle Tissue
Which type of cell is more complex?
Eukaryotic cells.