Chart Review - Pulmonary Flashcards
parts of the chart review
“first part”
history of present illness
pulmonary fxn tests
other tests
“first part” includes
past medical history
family history of pulmonary pathology
personal and social history
what does past medical history include
thoracic trauma or surgery
use of oxygen or ventilatory
use of O2 of ventilatory –> PMH
assisting devices
chronic pulmonary dzs
dx testing
family history of pulmonary pathology
TB
cystic fibrosis
emphysema
allergies
malignancies
personal and social history includes
employment
home environment
tobacco use
exposure to respiratory infections
nutritional status
hobbies
use of alc
use of illegal drugs
exercise tolerance
how is history of the present illness maintained
medical chart
from the pt directly through interview
history of present illness includes
cough
SHOB
chest pain
lab, radiographic and surgical tests
cough includes
onset
nature
sputum production
pattern
severity
associated sxs
efoorts to tx
onset of cough
when did it start
progression
progression of cough
sudden
gradual
sudden onset of cough
one day they didn’t have a cough and the next they did
gradual onset of cough
mild cough that has become more severe
nature of the cough
dry
moist
wet
hacking
hoarse
productive or non productive
productive/non-productive cough
of sputum or mucus
sputum production
duration
frequency
w/ activity
at certain times of day?