History Taking (Ch. 5) Flashcards
What is the Differential Field Diagnosis?
The list of possible causes for your patient’s symptoms
T or F: You should use medical terms with your patients
False
What are the 3 active listening skills?
- Facilitation
- Reflection
- Clarification
What are the 5 elements of patient history?
- Preliminary data
- Chief complaint
- Present illness/injury
- Past history
- Current health status
- Review of systems
What kind of vision should you avoid when history taking?
Tunnel vision
What is referred pain?
Pain that is felt at a location away from its source
What does CAGE stand for and when should you use this questionnaire?
Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-openinger.
You should use this questionnaire if you suspect your patient of having a drinking problem
What does HEENT stand for?
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
What does GPAL stand for?
Who should you direct these questions at?
Gravida (how many times pregnant?)
Para (how many viable births?)
Abortions (how many abortions?)
Living (how many living children?)
These questions should be directed at women
What is another word for menstrual difficulties?
Dysmenorrhea
What is dysarthria?
Difficulty speaking due to muscular impairment
Who will family members often lash out on?
The easiest target-you
What should you avoid doing when your patient speaks another language?
Using your broken foreign language from high school. it will invariably confuse everyone involved
When dealing with a blind patient, what is the first step you should take?
Identify yourself, since they cannot see your uniform
