Review of systems lecture Flashcards
1
Q
Define ROS
A
systemic approach to symptoms that may uncover various dz states
Laundry list of questions that cover from head to toe
2
Q
If you uncover information relevant to the pt’s primary problem or cc where does that information get recorded?
A
HPI NOT ROS
3
Q
What are the systemic components of ROS?
A
General Skin HEENT Neck Breast Resp. CV GI GU Periph vasc. MSK Neuro Heme Endocrine Psych
4
Q
General questions for ROS:
A
Fevers Chills Night sweats Weight changes Fatigue
5
Q
Fever: We feel cold when our temperature is _____?
A
rising
6
Q
Fever: We feel hot when our temperature is _____?
A
Falling
7
Q
What is our temperature regulated by?
A
Hypothalamus
8
Q
Skin questions for ROS:
A
Rashes Itching Hives Changes in moles Lumps/bumps Changes in hair texture Changes in nail appearance
9
Q
ROS for head:
A
Dizziness
H/A
Fainting
hx of head injury (if yes put this in hx of accident/injuries)
10
Q
ROS for eyes:
A
Blurry vision Recent changes in vision Diplopia Eye pain redness d/c Excessive tearing or dryness Eye injury floaters night vision problems
11
Q
ROS for ears:
A
Difficulty hearing
discharge
ear pain
ringing in ears (tinnitus)
12
Q
ROS for nose:
A
epistaxis Pain D/c Frequent colds Sinus pain Hay fever (if yes under PMH allergies)
13
Q
ROS for mouth and throat
A
Problems with teeth or pain most recent dental visit Problems w/ gums bleeding gums chronic bad breath Hoarseness/voice changes Frequent sore throat Post-nasal drip sores/lumps on mouth or tongue dyshpagia
14
Q
ROS neck.
A
Lump pain stiffness thyroid problem swollen glands
15
Q
ROS Chest/resp.
A
cough hemoptysis discomfort SOB wheezing
