Patient Hx: Low Back Pain

Question 0

Define saddle anesthesia

Answer 0

Loss of sensation restricted to areas of the buttocks, perineum, and inner surfaces of the thigh.

Question 1

What are red flags with lower back pain?

Answer 1

1. Urinary incontinence
2. Fever
3. IV drug use
4. Poor rectal tone
5. Saddle anesthesia
6. Limb weakness
7. Bowel difficulties

Question 2

Which of the following is not a red flag symptom of back pain?

1. Numbness in right leg
2. Urinary incontinence
3. Bowel difficulties
4. Fever in IV drug abuser
5. Saddle anesthesia
6. Poor rectal tone

Answer 2

1. Numbness in right leg

Question 3

When ordering a urinalysis, what should be considered?

1. Urine culture
2. Which pharm rep gave you the best lunch recently
3. Insurance audit of patient
4. Have patient see specialist

Answer 3

1. Urine culture

Question 4

Which One do you believe is most helpful in making a diagnosis?

1. History taking
2. Physical
3. Radiology results
4. Laboratory results
5. Their insurance

Answer 4

1. History taking

Question 5

What are important components of a full patient history?

Answer 5

1. History of present illness
2. Past medical history
3. Past surgical history
4. Social history
5. Family history
6. Medications
7. Allergies

Question 6

True or false; Hand hygiene is not recommended after removing gloves

Answer 6

False