Medical History Quiz

Study Notes

Medical History and Documentation

Past medical history should include active medical problems, remote medical problems, screening tests, and alcohol intake, but not comorbidities.
Personal and social history encompasses personality, occupation, education, and significant relationships, excluding comorbidities.
Known allergies should be noted in the past medical history, while maintenance medications belong there as well.

Alcohol Consumption Definitions

A standard drink is equivalent to 12 oz of regular beer, 5 oz of malt liquor, 8 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof spirits.
Moderate drinking for women is defined by specific limits; exact figures need to be referenced according to guidelines.

Clinical Diagnosis Terminology

Pertinent positives are symptoms or signs that support a diagnosis when a possible cause is suspected.
Specificity refers to the ability of a test to correctly identify those without the condition, while sensitivity identifies true positives.

History of Present Illness (HPI)

HPI includes a chronological story of the patient’s problem, detailing onset, setting, manifestations, and previous treatments.
Scanning is the inquiry method often used in assessing the history of present illness.

Skin Lesions and Conditions

Pressure ulcers result from sustained compression and shear forces, commonly seen in bedridden patients.
Nonblanching lesions examples include purpura and petechiae; cherry angiomas do not fall under this category.

Miscellaneous

Be aware of how to differentiate between types of lesions and where to document relevant patient information in medical records for accuracy and clarity.

Description

Test your knowledge on what information should be included in a patient's medical history and personal history. This quiz assesses your understanding of key concepts related to medical records, screening tests, and standard drink measurements. Perfect for medical students or healthcare professionals!