Medical Assessment Techniques

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What does the 'O' in OLDCARTS stand for?

Onset (correct)

Oxygen

Opioid

Output

What does the 'L' in OLDCARTS represent?

Location

What does the 'D' in OLDCARTS indicate?

Duration

What is the meaning of the 'C' in OLDCARTS?

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What does the 'A' in OLDCARTS refer to?

Associated/Aggravating Factors Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'R' in OLDCARTS stand for?

Relieving Factors Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'T' in OLDCARTS denote?

Temporal Factors Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'S' in OLDCARTS mean?

Severity of Symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'M' in MAISHIFT stand for?

Medications Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'A' in MAISHIFT indicate?

Allergies Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'I' in MAISHIFT represent?

Immunizations Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'S' in MAISHIFT denote?

Surgeries Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'H' in MAISHIFT stand for?

Hospitalizations Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'I,I' in MAISHIFT represent?

Injuries Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'T' in MAISHIFT mean?

Travel Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'H' in HORSSES stand for?

Habits Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'O' in HORSSES indicate?

Occupation Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'R' in HORSSES represent?

Relationships Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'S' in HORSSES stand for?

Safety of Relationships Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'S,S' in HORSSES signify?

Sexual History Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'E' in HORSSES mean?

Environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'S,S,S' in HORSSES denote?

Spiritual Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

OLDCARTS

Onset: Refers to the beginning of symptoms or conditions.
Location: Indicates where the symptoms are occurring in the body.
Duration: Describes how long the symptoms last or have been experienced.
Character: Provides details on what the symptoms feel like (e.g., sharp, dull, throbbing).
Associated/Aggravating Factors: Highlights other factors that may worsen the symptoms or are present during their occurrence.
Relieving Factors: Identifies what alleviates the symptoms.
Temporal Factors: Relates to the timing of symptoms, including frequency and patterns.
Severity of Symptoms: Addresses the intensity of the experience, often on a scale.

MAISHIFT

Medications: Includes any medications currently taken by the patient or prescribed.
Allergies: Records known allergies, particularly to medications or substances.
Immunizations: Tracks any vaccinations received by the patient.
Surgeries: Lists any past surgical procedures the patient has undergone.
Hospitalizations: Notes any previous hospital stays, including reasons for admission.
Injuries: Documents any significant injuries the patient has sustained.
Travel: Considers any recent travel history and potential exposure to different environments.

HORSSES

Habits: Discusses lifestyle habits that may impact health, such as smoking or alcohol use.
Occupation: Considers the patient's job role and potential occupational exposures.
Relationships: Explores the patient's interpersonal relationships, which may affect health.
Safety of Relationships: Assesses the security and healthiness of the patient’s relationships.
Sexual History: Discusses sexual health, practices, and potential risks.
Environment: Evaluates the physical and social environment in which the patient lives.
Spiritual: Considers the patient’s spiritual beliefs and practices that may influence health.

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This quiz focuses on two critical frameworks for medical assessment: OLDCARTS and MAISHIFT. You'll explore how to evaluate symptoms and patient history effectively. Test your knowledge on identifying onset, duration, medications, and more related to patient care.