Close Out Questions Flashcards
Part 1: Intro
Knock door,
Wash hands,
Introduce yourself,
Ask how patient is doing
Part 2: Attributes
Filling in with attributes of symptom: Location Quality Severity Modifying factors Associated symptoms Onset/Timing History Meaning to patient
After the attributes, ask about
- Past medical and surgical history (HOW LONG)
- Social History + Sexual History
- Family History
- Medications and allergies (CHECK HOW TAKING)
General ROS questions
-Weight changes?
-Fevers/chills?
-Sleep problems?
-Fatigue
-Night sweats
-Headaches
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Social History Questions
How frequently consume: Alcohol / Tobacco / Caffeine
Rec Drugs
Diet / Exercise
Employment
Living Situation
Martial status / Children
Sexual history
ROS body systems 1/2
Skin: Any changes in your skin?
HEENT/Neck: Any changes in vision? Any stiffness in neck?
Respiratory: Any shortness of breath?
Cardiovascular: Any changes in HR, Beat, or chest pain?
ROS body systems 2/2
GI: any changes in bowel movements?
Peripheral Vascular: Any swelling of ankles? or changes in tempature?
Urinary: Any difficulty Urinating?
Musculoskeletal: Any joint or muscle pain?
Psychiatric: Any mood changes or anxiety?
Neurologic: Any numbness or weakness?
vitals and BP
-Pulse, RR, BP, Pulse Ox, Temperature.
sexual history questions
- Have you had any sexual relations in the past 6 months?
- How many partners did you have?
- Was it with men or women?
- Did you you use protection or contraception?