Assessment - Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Subjective areas to ask Pt
A
Pain Cough and sputum Breathlessness Exercise tolerance Wheeze Social history Co-morbidities Goals
2
Q
Cough
A
Strength Moisture Effectiveness Productive Control or paroxysmal Precipitating factors Frequency
Incontinence? if chronic cough
3
Q
Sputum
A
Volume Colour Consistency Ease of expectoration Haemoptysis ?
4
Q
Exercise tolerance/functional mobility
A
Distance (m)
What is limiting factor
BORG or dyspnoea scale for breathlessness
Aids?
5
Q
Pack year =
A
packets/day x years smoked
6
Q
Objective:
A
Initial observation Observation charts/vital signs Airways Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure
7
Q
Before meeting patient:
A
Referral information
Pt’s health/medical records
Specific investigations
8
Q
Impairment list for Analysis:
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Pain Reduced lung volumes Impaired airway clearance Impaired gas exchange Dyspnoea Reduced exercise tolerance Respiratory muscle dysfunction Musculoskeletal dysfunction Airflow limitation Abnormal breathing pattern
