History of Present Illness Flashcards
1
Q
Onset
A
When did the complaint begin?
2
Q
Timing
A
Has it been constant, intermittent, or waxing and waning?
3
Q
Location
A
Where is the discomfort?
4
Q
Quality
A
Does it feel sharp, dull, aching, cramping…?
5
Q
Severity
A
How bad is it? Mild, mod, severe or 0-10?
6
Q
Modifying Factors
A
What makes it better? What makes it worse?
7
Q
Associated Sx
A
Do any other symptoms accompany the complaint?
8
Q
Context
A
Is there anything else important?
9
Q
STOP AND READ THE HPI PAGE
A
IN YOUR ED BOOK
10
Q
Four most important Sx to document for a trauma HPI
A
LOC (Loss of consciousness), Head injury, Neck pain, Back pain
11
Q
Review of Systems page
A
ALSO DDx AFTER THAT
