Questions and Answers
What are signs in a medical context?
Signs are any medical or trauma conditions that can be observed.
What are symptoms in a medical context?
Symptoms are conditions that cannot be observed and must be described by the patient.
What should be determined regarding a patient and allergies?
Determine whether the patient has any allergies to medications, food, or environmental factors.
What questions should be asked about medications?
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What is meant by pertinent past history?
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What is the significance of last oral intake?
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What should be identified regarding events leading to injury or illness?
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Study Notes
Signs and Symptoms
- Signs are observable medical or trauma conditions.
- Symptoms are conditions reported by the patient that cannot be directly observed.
Allergies
- Assess for any allergies to medications, food, or environmental factors.
Medications
- Inquire if the patient has taken any medications recently.
- Determine if the patient is on a regular medication regimen.
Pertinent Past History
- Investigate underlying medical issues such as:
- Epilepsy
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Emphysema
Last Oral Intake
- Establish the last instance of solid or liquid consumption by the patient.
Events Leading to the Injury or Illness
- Understand the circumstances that occurred prior to the patient's illness or accident.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the key components of patient assessment, including signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past history, last oral intake, and the events leading to illness or injury. Test your knowledge on how to effectively gather critical information from patients for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
