PT history & screening Flashcards
list the elements of CC
- location
- radiation
- quality/characteristics
- severity
- associated symptoms
- aggravating/alleviating factors
- setting & timing
list the pain classifications
- acute
- chronic malignant
- nonmalignant
define CHRONIC MALIGNANT pain
lasting longer than six months
define CHRONIC NONMALIGNANT pain
lasting longer than six months but idiopathic
what are the components of the standard sections of health history?
CC, present illness, past history, family history, social/occupational history, review of systems
what makes up the present illness component of the health history
- detailed CC
- what pt has done
- attempted treatment
what makes up the past history component of the health history
childhood diseases, gender specific, chronic/serious illness, hospitalizations/procedures, medications, allergies
what makes up the social/occupational history component of the health history
drugs/alcohol/tobacco, chemical/noise exposure, firearms, living environment, hobbies/school, sexual practices, diet & exercise
what is included in the review of systems
vitals, height, & weight
