Initial Assessment
When you ask a patient the reason for their visit, you are attempting to record their… ?
Chief complaint
When you ask a patient about any previous conditions, visits, and procedures, you are inquiring about their…?
Past medical history
When you ask a patient what they do for work, you are inquiring about their…?
Occupation
The normal value for this measurement is 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C
Body temperature
When you ask a patient where their problem is presenting, you are inquiring about its…?
Location
When you ask a patient if there are any conditions they are currently being treated for, you are asking if they are taking any…?
Medications
When you ask a patient about their diet and exercise habits, you are inquiring about their…?
Lifestyle factors
The normal value for this measurement falls between 60 and 100
Pulse
When you ask a patient when their problem began, you are inquiring about its…?
Onset
When you ask a patient if a medication or substance causes them to have an adverse reaction, you are inquiring about their…?
Allergies/sensitivities
When you ask a patient about their alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug habits, you are inquiring about their…?
Substance use
The normal value for this measurement falls between 12 and 20
Respiratory rate
When you ask a patient how long their problem has persisted, you are inquiring about its…?
Duration
When you ask a patient if any conditions exist amongst their relatives, you are inquiring about their…?
Family history
When you ask a patient about their number of / preference of sexual partners, you are inquiring about their…?
Sexual history
A normal value for this measurement falls between 90/60 and 120/80
Blood pressure
When you ask a patient to describe their condition and if anything helps or worsens it, you are inquiring about their…?
Symptoms/Modifying factors
When you ask a patient about their feelings, moods, etc. you are inquiring about their….
Mental health
When you ask a patient about their relationship status and whether or not they have children, you are inquiring about their…?
Living situation/Home life
When you measure a patient’s pulse, blood pressure, etc. you are taking their…?
Vital signs