Patient Assessment Flashcards
The section of medical history that uncovers existing or potential health problems
Systems Review
Symptom
Only what the patient can tell you. You can not see it.
Medical record system that has a standard format that makes it easy to read and audit
Problem Oriented
Database
Includes insurance information and demographic information
ROS
Includes the physical examination finding
Reflection
Repeating or paraphrasing the patient’s comments. Stating an observation or recognition of a patient’s feelings
Clarification
Asking a question or summarizing a patient’s thoughts
Closed Question
Yes or no
Information that you gather from a patient interview is considered…
Subjective
Blood pressure recording is considered…
Objective
The medical assistant is responsible for documenting all of the following information except the…
Review of systems
Sign
Can be seen
Which of the following components of the medical history provide a guide to the patient’s general health
Systems Review
Involves active listening seeks to summarize or simplify the senders thoughts and feelings or to resolve any confusion in the message
Clarification
Learned behaviors that are greatly influenced by our family and cultural backgrounds…
Nonverbal communication