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Collection of information from a primary source means collecting info from where?
The patient
Collection of information from a secondary source means collecting info from where?
Family or friends, other healthcare professionals, and the medical record
For a health assessment, what is the best source of information?
The patient
After gathering data, do this right away.
Document
Is a patient allowed to see the data that is collected?
Yes
Three phases of an interview.
Orientation, Work phase, Termination phase
Name the pulse points
Temporal Carotid Apical Branchial Radial Ulnar Femoral Popliteal Posterior Tibial Dorsalis Pedis
In a standard assessment, which pulses are checked?
radial
dorsalis pedis
Always use this to assess pulse
Fingertips
Assess pulse for how long?
30-60 seconds
Assess respirations for how long?
30-60 seconds
What is being assessed when observing respirations.
Depth
rate
rhythm
Normal range for respirations are
12-20
What are considered to the two core temperatures.
Temporal
tympanic
Normal range for pulse is.
60-100
This is always what the PT says it is.
Pain
Health care disparities have been linked to what 4 things?
- Inadequate resources
- Poor patient-provider communication
- Lack of culturally competent care
- Inadequate access to language services
During the general survey, what is being assessed?
gender race age signs of distress posture gait hygiene dress odor affect speech signs of patient abuse signs of substance abuse
What is located in the anterior lower neck, in front of and on both sides of the trachea?
Thyroid
These protect the body from foreign antigens, and removes damaged cells from the body.
lymph nodes
With vesicular breath sounds, is inspiration or expiration longer?
Inspiration is 3 times longer
With bronchovesicular breath sounds, is inspiration or expiration longer?
both are equal
With bronchial breath sounds, is inspiration or expiration longer?
Expiration is longer than inspiration. (3:2)
What position is JVD assessed in?
Supine 30-45 degrees
Pap smears should be every _____ year(s) for women 30 and older.
5
What are the 4 deep tendon reflexes?
Bicep
Tricep
Patella
Achilles
T or F. Muscle strength should be even bilaterally
T
At what age do both men and women need to get a colonoscopy and stool check.
45
At what age are digital rectal exam required for men.
50
If a patient can repeat a series of numbers you’ve just stated, this is a recollection of what type of memory?
immediate
If a patient can repeat a series of numbers you’ve just stated, this is a recollection of what type of memory?
immediate
If a patient can recall their mother’s bday, or a special date in history, this is a recollection of
remote or past
T or F. Asking the patient how much he or she knows about his or her illness is a accurate assessment of knowledge.
T
When testing the patella reflex, what movement is elicited?
extension
When testing the tricep reflex, what movement is elicited?
extension
When testing the bicep reflex, what movement is elicited?
flexion
When testing the Achilles reflex, what movement is elicited?
plantar flexion
How is a normal reflex documented
2+
What information is needed when doing a nutrition assessment.
Height, weight, BMI and 24 hour food recall. We look at it to determine if a patient is malnourished.
The best way to assess mental status is.
Communication
GSC is to assess what 3 things?
Motor response
Verbal response
Eye opening
When testing for colorectal and prostate cancer, how often are stool tests performed? Starting at what age?
Every 3 years
45 years old
A colonoscopy is recommend every __________?
10 years
Between what ages are women required to get annual mammography?
45-54
At what age are mammograms required every two years?
55+
