Medical Emergencies: Chapter 2 Prevention

Question 1

What are the goals of physical evaluation? (4)

Answer 1

Determine patients ability to physically tolerate and psychologically tolerate the stress involved in the planned tx
Determine whether tx modifications are required to better tolerate the stress involved in planned tx
Determine whether sedation is warranted

Question 2

How will the physical evaluation better help the doctor? (4)

Answer 2

1. To better determine physical and psychological status of patient
2. To assign risk factor to the patient
3. To determine if medical consultation is needed
4. To institute appropriate treatment modifications