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Module 3: Patient Intake and Vitals Flashcards

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Medication reconciliation

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Comparing the patient’s list of medications to the medical record as a safety measure to reduce the risk of improperly prescribing an incorrect or contraindicated prescription, including medication interactions and adverse reactions.

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The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)

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focuses on the patient’s frequency of depressed mood over two weeks.

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What does the MA do if a patient reflects a positive response to depression in the PHQ-2?

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proceed to the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

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Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

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questions to assess if the patient meets the criteria for a depressive disorder diagnosis.

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white coat syndrome

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anxiety related to seeing a health care provider for an evaluation

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GAD-7 questionnaire

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for general anxiety and used to screen patients for anxiety.

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What is the difference bw the systolic pressure and diastolic pressure

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S: Measurement of force while the heart is contracting
D: Measurement of force while the heart is relaxing

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What are the 5 phases of the korotkoff sounds?

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  1. the first sound heard, systolic
  2. swishing sound as more blood flows through the artery
  3. **sharp tapping ** sounds are noted as more blood surges
  4. soft tapping sound which begins to muffle
  5. the final sound heard, diastolic
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Using the wrong cuff size can impact the systolic and diastolic pressure up to

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6.9 mm Hg

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If a patient has their legs crossed while taking their blood pressure, the systolic blood pressure may be raised by

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2 to 8 mm Hg

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An increase in blood volume can ______ a person’s blood pressure, while a decrease in blood volume can ____ a person’s blood pressure.

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a) increase
b) decrease

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Expected BP for older than 12 years old

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110-130 / 65-80

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Expected BP for 6-12 years

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100-120 / 60-75

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Expected BP for 3-6 years

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95-110 / 60-75

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Expected BP for 1-3 years

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90-105 / 55-70

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Based on the stages of hypertension, what is a normal systolic and diastolic bp?

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S: less than 120
D: less than 80

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Based on the stages of hypertension, what is a elevated systolic and diastolic bp?

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S: 120-129
D: less than 80

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Based on the stages of hypertension, what is a stage 1 systolic and diastolic bp?

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S: 130-139
d: 80-89

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Based on the stages of hypertension, what is a stage 2 systolic and diastolic bp?

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S: 140 or high
D: 90 or higher

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Based on the stages of hypertension, what is the systolic and diastolic bp if emergency care is needed?

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S: higher than 180
d: higher than 120

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orthostatic hypotension

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  • A drop in blood pressure during positional changes, when pt is moving from lying to sitting or from sitting to standing;
  • increase pulse rate
  • also known as postural hypotension.
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How to take orthostatic vital signs?

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  1. have pt lie for 5 mins
  2. measure bp and HR
  3. have pt stand for 1-3 min
  4. repeat bp and HR
  • An increased HR of at least 10 bpm and a decreased bp of at least 20 points between positions indicate orthostatic hypotension
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23
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What are the most common sites to palpate a pulse?

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  • radial pulse
  • brachial pulse
  • carotid pulse
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HR range for adolescents and older

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60-100

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HR range for 6-15 years

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75-118

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HR range for 3-5 years

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80-120

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HR range for 1-2 years

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98-140

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HR range for 1-12 months

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100-180

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Hyperventilation

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  • fast/rapid breathing
  • caused by intense pain, anxiety and panic attacks
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Hyperpnea

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  • excessively deep breathing
  • cause by extreme pain or anxiety
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dyspnea

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  • difficult or painful breath
  • caused by COPD, pneumonia, asthma, high altitudes and physical exterion
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Orthopnea

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  • difficulty breathing unless in the upright positiong
  • caused by congestive heart failure and COPD
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Wheezing

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  • whistling sound during breathing
  • asthma
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Rales

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  • small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds
  • fluid in air sacs and pneumonia
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Ronchi

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  • large airway sounds
  • COPD, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia
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RR expected range for adolescents and older

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12-20 bpm

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RR expected range for 6-15 years

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18-25 bpm

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RR expected range for 3-5 years

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20-28 bpm

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RR expected range for 1-2 years

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22-37 bpm

40
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RR expected range for 1-12 months

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30-53 bpm

41
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How to use a tympanic thermometer

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insert it into the ear

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How to use an axillary thermometer

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place in the armpit

43
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How to use a rectal temperature

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insert in the rectum

44
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How to use a temporal artery scanner thermometer

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moved across the forehead and behind the ear to produce a temperature reading

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Axillary temperature (Ax) is approximately 1° F (0.6° C) higher or lower than an oral reading

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lower because axillary readings are not taken in an enclosed body cavity

46
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Tympanic, rectal, and temporal artery temperatures are approximately 1° F (0.6° C) higher or lower than oral readings.

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higher

47
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Age-Related Temperature Norms for a newborn taken in the axillary

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98.2 F

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Age-Related Temperature Norms for a 1 year old taken in tympanically

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99.7 F

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Age-Related Temperature Norms for 6 years-adult taken in orally

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98.6 F

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Age-Related Temperature Norms for 70+ years old taken in orally

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96.8 F

51
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In addition to documenting the number for the pain level, which characteristics of the patient’s pain need to be documented?

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Location
Duration
Characteristics
Onset

52
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What is the impact of Exertion (such as a long walk to the exam room) in vital sign measurements

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Increased blood pressure

Increased heart rate

Lower oxygen levels

53
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What is the impact of illness in vital sign measurements

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Increased temperature

54
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What is the impact of beta-blocker medication in vital sign measurements

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Decreased blood pressure

Decreased heart rate

55
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What is the impact of age in vital sign measurements

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  • Increased temperature fluctuation in young children (inability to regulate)
  • Decreased temperature in older adults (loss of insulation in the form of body fat)

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