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What is the normal range of oxygen saturation in a healthy individual?
What is the normal range of oxygen saturation in a healthy individual?
Which of the following is a component of physical examination?
Which of the following is a component of physical examination?
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic tests?
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic tests?
Which of the following is a component of medical history?
Which of the following is a component of medical history?
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What is the normal range of pulse in a healthy individual?
What is the normal range of pulse in a healthy individual?
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What is the purpose of palpation in physical examination?
What is the purpose of palpation in physical examination?
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Study Notes
Vital Signs
- Definition: Measurements of a patient's basic physiological functions
- Components:
- Body Temperature: Normal range: 36.5°C - 37.5°C (97.7°F - 99.5°F)
- Pulse: Normal range: 60 - 100 beats per minute (bpm)
- Blood Pressure: Normal range: 90 - 120 mmHg systolic, 60 - 80 mmHg diastolic
- Respiratory Rate: Normal range: 12 - 20 breaths per minute
- 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.
