Health History, General Survey, and Pain Flashcards

1
Q

What are the steps to Assessment? When do you not use the regular order, and what would that order be?

A

1) Inspection
2) Palpation
3) Percussion
4) Auscultation

Abdominal; 4) replaces 2 spot

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2
Q

What acronym do you use to cover the general survey?

A

SOME TEAMS

Symmetry
Old
Movement
Expression

Trunk
Extremities
Appearance
Mental
Speech

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3
Q

What is visceral pain and give an example?

A

Internal organ pain (abdominal pain)

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4
Q

What is somatic pain and give example?

A

Tissue damage (cut)

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5
Q

What is referred pain and give example?

A

Pain felt somewhere else; heart attack

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6
Q

What is breakthrough pain?

A

Pain felt between pain medication/treatment

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7
Q

What are the types of health history taken?

A

1) Comprehensive
2) Focused/problem oriented
3) Follow up
4) Emergency

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8
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What histories do you gather?

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1) History of present illness
2) Past medical history
3) Review of systems
4) Family history

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9
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What should you do preparing for a health assessment?

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1) Think about approach
2) Adjust lighting and environment
3) Check equipment
4) Choose sequence
5) Think about approach

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