Medical Evaluation Techniques & Equipment Flashcards
Symptom is constant.
Systemic or Musculoskeletal?
Systemic
Symptom is worse at night.
Systemic or Musculoskeletal?
Systemic
Symptom changes with movement or posture.
Systemic or Musculoskeletal?
Musculoskeletal
Symptom is relieved with rest.
Systemic or Musculoskeletal?
Musculoskeletal
Symptom is not changed with movement or posture.
Systemic or Musculoskeletal?
Systemic
Symptom is unaffected by organ function.
Systemic or Musculoskeletal?
Musculoskeletal
What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing fever, chills, and/or sweats?
Immune system; infection; cancer
What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing severe night pain?
Cardiovascular system; Gastrointestinal system; Cancer
What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing unexplained weight gain?
Gastrointestinal system; Metabolic system; depression; eating disorder; cancer; infection
What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing unusual fatigue?
Endocrine system; depression, infection; diabetes; anemia; eating disorder; cancer
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with chest pain or palpitations.
Cardiovascular system
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with shortness of breathe.
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with dizziness, light-headiness, and/or fainting.
Cardiovascular system
Neurological system
Metabolic system
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with nausea.
Gastrointestinal system; pregnancy; cancer; drug toxicity
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with difficulty, bleeding or pain with urination?
Urogenital system; infection
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with difficulty, bleeding or pain with bowel movement.
Gastrointestinal system
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with loss of control of bowels.
Gastrointestinal system
Neurological system
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with visual disturbances.
Neurological system
Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with numbness, weakness, burning and/or tingling.
Neurological system
List signs and/or symptoms that warrant referral to a physician.
Severe shortness of breath Recurrent nausea or vomiting Difficult or painful urination Blood in urine or stool Excessive malaise or fatigue Constant pain Heart palpitations Fainting Night pain or night sweats Visual problems Unexplained weight loss
What are the three causes of pain?
Mechanical
Perceptual
Chemical
List the different types of pain classifications.
Cutaneous
Deep somatic
Visceral
_____ pain is generated by the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
Cutaneous
_____ pain is generated by organs.
Visceral
_____ pain is generated by bone, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, arteries, and joints.
Deep somatic
List the vital signs assessed during a physical examination.
Height and weight Vision Blood Pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Respiratory rate and rhythm Temperature
