Medical Assessment and Diagnosis
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What is the normal range of oxygen saturation in a healthy individual?

  • 90% - 95%
  • 85% - 95%
  • 80% - 90%
  • 95% - 100% (correct)

Which of the following is a component of physical examination?

  • Laboratory tests
  • Inspection (correct)
  • ECG
  • Imaging studies

What is the primary purpose of diagnostic tests?

  • To collect a patient's medical history
  • To assess a patient's physical function
  • To monitor the patient's vital signs
  • To confirm or rule out a diagnosis (correct)

Which of the following is a component of medical history?

<p>Chief complaint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of pulse in a healthy individual?

<p>60 - 100 beats per minute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpation in physical examination?

<p>To feel the body with hands to assess texture, temperature, and tenderness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vital Signs

  • Definition: Measurements of a patient's basic physiological functions
  • Components:
    1. Body Temperature: Normal range: 36.5°C - 37.5°C (97.7°F - 99.5°F)
    2. Pulse: Normal range: 60 - 100 beats per minute (bpm)
    3. Blood Pressure: Normal range: 90 - 120 mmHg systolic, 60 - 80 mmHg diastolic
    4. Respiratory Rate: Normal range: 12 - 20 breaths per minute
    5. Oxygen Saturation: Normal range: 95% - 100%

Physical Examination

  • Definition: Systematic evaluation of a patient's body systems through observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
  • Components:
    • Inspection: Visual examination of the patient's overall appearance and body systems
    • Palpation: Feeling the body with hands to assess texture, temperature, and tenderness
    • Percussion: Tapping on the body to assess organ size and position
    • Auscultation: Listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope

Diagnostic Tests

  • Definition: Procedures used to confirm or rule out a diagnosis
  • Types:
    • Laboratory Tests: Blood, urine, and tissue samples analyzed in a laboratory
    • Imaging Studies: X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound to visualize internal structures
    • Functional Tests: Assess organ function, such as ECG, spirometry, and stress tests

Medical History

  • Definition: Collection of information about a patient's past and present medical conditions
  • Components:
    • Chief Complaint: Primary reason for the patient's visit
    • History of Present Illness: Detailed description of the patient's symptoms
    • Past Medical History: Previous illnesses, surgeries, and hospitalizations
    • Family Medical History: Medical conditions in the patient's family members
    • Social History: Lifestyle, occupation, and environmental factors that may impact health

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Assess your knowledge of medical assessment and diagnosis, including vital signs, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and medical history. Learn how to take accurate vital signs, perform a thorough physical examination, and interpret diagnostic test results.

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