Health Intake: Pain and Semiology
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Understanding the patient's pain is vital for a personal injury case. It help accurately assess damages, negotiate fair settlements and provide an empathic and effective legal representation for our clients

True

What is the definition of pain semiotics?

  • Refers to the study of ancient symbols and their impact on interpreting emotional distress
  • Refers to the study of signs and symbols associated with pain (correct)
  • The study of colorful visual graphics used to express discomfort
  • It is the study of pain without a physical explanation
  • An emergency is a medical situation that requires prompt attention and care, though it may not be immediately life-threatening. Indicates that a health issue needs to be addressed promptly to prevent complications or alleviate symptoms. Serious but not critical.

    False

    Please select a complaint during a health intake that is NOT a sign of a need for emergency treatment:

    <p>Neck pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Please select the option that is NOT a type of pain:

    <p>Allopathic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Please select a common pain evaluation technique we can use during a telephonic medical intake:

    <p>Numeric rating scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Urgency is a medical situation that requires prompt attention and care, though it may not be immediately life-threatening. Serious but not critical.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scenario: You receive a Tier 22 case, the accident occurred 24 hrs ago, complains of neck pain with stiffness 8/10, lumbar pain with radiation to the right leg. No head trauma. Has not received any medical treatment, what should you do?

    <p>Tell the client to go to an UC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scenario: You receive an apparent Tier 12 case, T-bone accident on the driver's side. The accident occurred 24 hrs ago, initial medical attention was rejected because the client is not a US citizen. During the intake, the patient mentions TBI signs, neck and lumbar pain, and left shoulder pain. During the intake he mentions he has pain when breathing, you ask him to take a deep breath and he states he has significant acute pain. What should you do?

    <p>Remain calm and explain to the client he will not be arrested if he seeks medical attention, explain he needs to go to an emergency room as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An ER or UC visit is limited only to the initial treatment of a case.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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