Physical Diagnosis and Exam

Question 1

What is HPI?

Answer 1

History of Present Illness

Question 2

OPQRST

Answer 2

1. Onset of the Event
2. Provocation (what makes it worse) / Palliation (what makes it better)
3. Quality
4. Radiation (does pain radiate?) / Region (Location on the body)
5. Severity - scale of 1 to 10
6. Time (History - how long has this been going on)?

Question 3

What are the five aspects of Observation?

Answer 3

1. Observation / Inspection
2. Palpation - (touching)
3. Percussion - (Thump on it)
4. Auscultation - (Listen to it)
5. Use of other senses

Question 4

Observation vs. Inspection

Answer 4

Observation is a passive act and an Inspection is an active process.

Question 5

Hx

Answer 5

History

Question 6

PE

Answer 6

Patient Exam