Health History, General Survey, and Pain Flashcards
What are the steps to Assessment? When do you not use the regular order, and what would that order be?
1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation
Abdominal; 4) replaces 2 spot
What acronym do you use to cover the general survey?
SOME TEAMS
Symmetry
Old
Movement
Expression
Trunk
Extremities
Appearance
Mental
Speech
What is visceral pain and give an example?
Internal organ pain (abdominal pain)
What is somatic pain and give example?
Tissue damage (cut)
What is referred pain and give example?
Pain felt somewhere else; heart attack
What is breakthrough pain?
Pain felt between pain medication/treatment
What are the types of health history taken?
1) Comprehensive
2) Focused/problem oriented
3) Follow up
4) Emergency
What histories do you gather?
1) History of present illness
2) Past medical history
3) Review of systems
4) Family history
What should you do preparing for a health assessment?
1) Think about approach
2) Adjust lighting and environment
3) Check equipment
4) Choose sequence
5) Think about approach