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1
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What counts as objective information

A

information given by the healthcare providers observations (what they saw, heard, felt, or smelled) as well as diagnostic tests (vital signs, lab results, or imaging)

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2
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Anterior

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front

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3
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Prosterior

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back

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4
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Proximan

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Near point of attachment

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5
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Distal

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Far from point of attachment

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6
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Medial

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Near midline

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7
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Lateral

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Far from midline

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8
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Superior

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Above

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9
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Inferior

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Below

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10
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Focal

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One area

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11
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Diffuse

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Widespread

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12
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Palmar

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Palm of the hand

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13
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Plantar

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Sole of the foot

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14
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Superficial vs deep

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top layers of skin vs a deep cut

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15
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What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

distress level, general appearance, smell

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Constitutional

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16
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What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Pupils, sclera (white of eyes), conjunctiva, movement

17
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What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Outer ear, inner ear, Nares, dentition, oropharynx

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ETN - ears throat, nose

18
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Lymph nodes, thyroid, carotid artery, jugular vein, vertebrae, muscles

19
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Rate and rhythm (assessed with a stethoscope), pulses

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Cardiovascular

20
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Respiratory distress, breath sounds (assessed with stethoscope)

21
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Tenderness, enlarged organs, bowel sounds (assessed with a stethoscope)

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Gastrointestinal

22
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What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Masses, skin or mucosal findings, bleeding

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Genitourinary

23
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Bones or muscle tenderness with palpation, deformity, range of motion

A

Musculoskeletal

24
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What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

rashes, infections, trauma

25
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Lymph node

26
Q

What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Mental status, alertness, speech, vision, coordination, memory

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Neurological

27
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What body system does this group of symptoms belong in?

Behavior, mood, affect

A

Psychological

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