The Patient Interview
7 seconds to 2 minutes
What is the time it takes to form a first impression
The portion of the “SOAP” note that includes the patient’s complaint
What is Subjective
Performing an examination on one or two specific body symptoms based on the nature of patient’s visit
What is the focused examination
Ossicles, cochlea, eustachian tube and Tympanic membrane
What are anatomical components of the inner ear
The white part of the eye
What is the Sclera
The technique of sharing information with the patient after their visit
What is "ART"
The pneumonic used to assist in documentation of the HPI
What is OLDCARTS
Physical appearance, mental status, mobility and patient behavior
What is portions of the general survery
Shiny, pearly gray with “cone of light”
What is description of normal TM
The “H” pattern is used to check this
What is Extra ocular muscles
The ability to share another persons feelings and concerns
What is empathy
Symptoms that are used to assist in diagnosis
What is pertinent positive
Radial, carotid, brachial and popliteal
What are sites at which pulses can be taken
Rinne and Weber’s
What is testing techniques for hearing loss
The Snellen eye chart is used to check this
What is visual acuity
Employment, education and social support are incorporated into what factor affecting patient’s healthcare
What is Socio Economic Status
An inventory of body systems to identify signs and symptoms that may be pertinent to patients complaint
What is the Review of systems
Temperature, Blood Pressure , Pulse Rate and Respirations
What are components of the vital signs
Lymph nodes located under the chin and jaw
What are submandibular
This test is used as a screen to detect color blindness
What is Ishiara test
The middle stage of the interview is also referred to as
What is clinician centered
The vital signs are documented in this portion of the SOAP note
What is Objective
Measurement of the heart when it is contracting
What is systolic BP measurement
What is oral candidiasis
This type of vision is checked by bringing objects into view from all areas of the head into the field of vision
Peripheral