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What is the definition of health assessment?
The processes used to evaluate the health status of a person
What are the four cardinal techniques of examination?
Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
What does a BMP blood test check for?
Kidney function, electrolytes, blood sugar
What does a CMP blood test check for? Hint: Comprehensive metabolic panel
BMP + liver functioning
What does a hepatic function panel blood test check for?
Status of liver
What does a renal function panel blood test check for?
Status of kidney
What is a PT/ PTT/INR blood test check for?
Blood clotting studies
What does an Amylase/Lipase blood test to check for?
Pancreatic function
What does C reactive protein (CRP) blood test to check for? Hint: same as ESR
Inflammatory markers
What is a pulmonary function test also known as PFT’s?
Measures breathing and how well lungs are working. Most commonly use with asthmatic patients.
What is the difference between a CT scan and MRI?
MRI uses large magnet and radio waves to look at internal structures. CT uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of the body.
What is a PET scan? (Positron Emission Tomography)
Metabolic activities and functionality of internal organs or tissues, also shows structures.
What does CAGE stand for?
C-Have you ever felt the need to CUT DOWN on drinking?
A- Have you ever felt ANNOYED by criticism of your drinking?
G- Have you ever felt GUILTY about drinking?
E- Have you ever take. A drink first thing in the morning (EYE OPENER) to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?
- 2 or more affirmative answers may suggest misuse
Physical abuse should be considered in which situations?
- If injuries are unexplained, inconsistent with story, concealed, or cause embarrassment.
- if patient has delayed getting treatment for trauma.
- if a past history of repeated injuries or accidents.
- if patient or person close to patient has history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- If partner tries to dominate the interview, will not leave the room, or seems unusually anxious or solicitous.
What are the only low pitch sounds that you will listen to using the bell of the stethoscope?
Turbulent blood flow
What is the extensor surface vs flexor surface?
Extensor- psoriasis is usually on extensor surface
Flexor-if skin surfaces touch when you bring them together. Eczema is usually on flexor surface.
What factors do you assess in the general survey? Hint: first impression (6 observations)
- general appearance
- apparent state of health
- demeanor
- facial affect or expression
- grooming
- posture and gait
What does obtunded mean.
Sleeps most times, difficult to wake, slow to respond and generally confused.
What does stupor mean?
Arouses only to painful stimuli, may respond with a groan or a brief opening of the eyes; little to no awareness of surroundings
What does it mean if a patient is in a coma?
Not responsive
What does lethargic mean?
Not fully alert, answers questions, goes back to sleep when not stimulated.
What are the other levels of consciousness besides alert and coma?
Lethargic, obtunded, and stupor
What is fatigue vs weakness?
Fatigue- normal response to hard work; weariness or loss of energy
Weakness- loss of msl power; possible neuropathy or myopathy.
What is malaise?
Generalized poor feeling of well being, “meh”
