Medical Evaluation Techniques & Equipment

Question 1

Symptom is constant.

Systemic or Musculoskeletal?

Answer 1

Systemic

Question 2

Symptom is worse at night.

Systemic or Musculoskeletal?

Answer 2

Systemic

Question 3

Symptom changes with movement or posture.

Systemic or Musculoskeletal?

Answer 3

Musculoskeletal

Question 4

Symptom is relieved with rest.

Systemic or Musculoskeletal?

Answer 4

Musculoskeletal

Question 5

Symptom is not changed with movement or posture.

Systemic or Musculoskeletal?

Answer 5

Systemic

Question 6

Symptom is unaffected by organ function.

Systemic or Musculoskeletal?

Answer 6

Musculoskeletal

Question 7

What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing fever, chills, and/or sweats?

Answer 7

Immune system; infection; cancer

Question 8

What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing severe night pain?

Answer 8

Cardiovascular system; Gastrointestinal system; Cancer

Question 9

What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing unexplained weight gain?

Answer 9

Gastrointestinal system; Metabolic system; depression; eating disorder; cancer; infection

Question 10

What is the potential system of origin or condition with a patient experiencing unusual fatigue?

Answer 10

Endocrine system; depression, infection; diabetes; anemia; eating disorder; cancer

Question 11

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with chest pain or palpitations.

Answer 11

Cardiovascular system

Question 12

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with shortness of breathe.

Answer 12

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory system

Question 13

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with dizziness, light-headiness, and/or fainting.

Answer 13

Cardiovascular system
Neurological system
Metabolic system

Question 14

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with nausea.

Answer 14

Gastrointestinal system; pregnancy; cancer; drug toxicity

Question 15

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with difficulty, bleeding or pain with urination?

Answer 15

Urogenital system; infection

Question 16

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with difficulty, bleeding or pain with bowel movement.

Answer 16

Gastrointestinal system

Question 17

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with loss of control of bowels.

Answer 17

Gastrointestinal system

Neurological system

Question 18

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with visual disturbances.

Answer 18

Neurological system

Question 19

Name the potential system of origin or condition associated with numbness, weakness, burning and/or tingling.

Answer 19

Neurological system

Question 20

List signs and/or symptoms that warrant referral to a physician.

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What are the three causes of pain?

Answer 21

Mechanical
Perceptual
Chemical

Question 22

List the different types of pain classifications.

Answer 22

Cutaneous
Deep somatic
Visceral

Question 23

_____ pain is generated by the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

Answer 23

Cutaneous

Question 24

_____ pain is generated by organs.

Answer 24

Visceral

Question 25

_____ pain is generated by bone, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, arteries, and joints.

Answer 25

Deep somatic

Question 26

List the vital signs assessed during a physical examination.

Answer 26

Height and weight
Vision
Blood Pressure
Pulse rate and rhythm 
Respiratory rate and rhythm
Temperature