Medical Record Keeping Quiz

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What is the primary difference between radiation and referral pain?

Radiation pain spreads to other areas, while referral pain is felt at a distance from its origin.

Radiation pain occurs at one site and then reappears in another, whereas referral pain is a new pain in another place.

Radiation pain extends to another site while the initial pain persists, whereas referral pain disappears and reappears in another location.

Radiation pain is a new pain in another place, while referral pain is felt at a distance from its origin. (correct)

In the context of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid, how does the pain typically manifest?

It leads to numbness and tingling in the left arm and jaw.

It causes sharp, stabbing pain in the neck region.

It results in dull, aching pain in the chest area.

It sometimes radiates to the ear via the vagus nerve. (correct)

What is an example of referral pain in the context of myocardial infarction?

Dull, aching pain in the back area caused by myocardial infarction.

Development of left arm or jaw pain as a result of myocardial infarction. (correct)

Numbness and tingling in the legs as a consequence of myocardial infarction.

Sharp, stabbing pain in the chest region due to myocardial infarction.

What does GCS stand for in the given context?

Glasgow Coma Scale Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is assessed using a spatula in the given context?

Soft palate Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of the hypoglossal nerve?

Control of tongue movements Signup and view all the answers

What does 'M.P' stand for in the given context?

"Muscle Power" Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing visual acuity?

To test ability to see objects at a distance Signup and view all the answers

What does deviation of the uvula indicate in a physical examination?

Injury to the hypoglossal nerve Signup and view all the answers

What acronym is used to summarize the features to be elicited when asking about pain?

ESI Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication should particular inquiries be made about when taking the patient's medication history?

Antidepressants Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym used for summarizing the features of pain, where 'S' stands for the site of the pain?

SIC Signup and view all the answers

When asking about allergies, what should be particularly enquired about?

Allergies to latex Signup and view all the answers

What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's eating habits?

Intermittent fasting Signup and view all the answers

When taking the patient's history, what should be particularly enquired about in relation to travel?

Recent travel history Signup and view all the answers

What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's smoking habits?

Frequency of smoking Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'ESI' stand for when summarizing the features to be elicited when asking about pain?

Site, Onset, Character Signup and view all the answers

When asking about housing, what type of housing details should be enquired about?

Ownership status of housing Signup and view all the answers

What acronym summarizes the features to be elicited when asking about pain?