ROS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of a Comprehensive History?
A
- Identifying data
- HPI
- PMHx
- PSHx
- Medications
- Allergies
7.FHx - SHx
2
Q
What is Review of Systems? (ROS)
A
Final component of comprehensive history
*used to document any symptoms the patient may be experiencing or has experienced
3
Q
How many symptoms needs to be in the ROS?
A
3
4
Q
If there is a positive response in the ROS what happens?
A
The patient has experienced this symptom
*The provider should explore the same factors as HPI
*If the pertinent positive is already listed and discussed can refer to specific area
EX: +headache see HPI
5
Q
What goes first in the ROS + or -
A
Positive goes first
6
Q
What are pertinent negative?
A
Symptoms that are not present
*used to eliminate or rule out diagnostic possibilities
*tells us what disease the patient does not have
