JBenjamin RH Department - Respiratory Examination Procedure
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Which approach is commonly used by clinicians to gain extra information about pain symptoms?

  • SOBQC
  • CHWTSA
  • OPQRSTA (correct)
  • SCORATES
  • In the mnemonic SOCRATES, what does the 'C' stand for?

  • Consultation
  • Condition
  • Contraindications
  • Character (correct)
  • What does the 'P' in OPQRSTA stand for?

  • Prevalence
  • Perseverance
  • Past Medical History
  • Pain (correct)
  • Which factor considers whether the pain worsens, improves, fluctuates, or is dependent on the time of day?

    <p>Time course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is known to have respiratory side effects like bronchoconstriction?

    <p>Beta-Blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is documenting family history of respiratory diseases important?

    <p>To understand genetic predispositions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended positioning for a patient before commencing with a respiratory examination?

    <p>Sitting upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a key respiratory symptom to inquire about during a patient examination?

    <p>Frequency of headaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the New York Heart Association Class IV of Dyspnoea indicate?

    <p>Significant SOB at rest and worsens on slight exertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the OPQRSTA approach used for during a respiratory examination?

    <p>Obtaining more information about the patient's individual presenting complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is open questioning recommended when eliciting the patient's presenting complaint during a respiratory examination?

    <p>To facilitate the patient to explain in their own words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be asked of the patient before commencing with a respiratory examination?

    <p>If they experience any pain or associated respiratory symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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