Week 3

Question 1

How many body systems for adult?

Answer 1

14

Question 2

How do you establish an MDI?

Answer 2

With signs &/or lab findings from an AMS

Question 3

What is objective medical evidence?

Answer 3

Signs &/or lab findings from an AMS

Question 4

How do you pick a listing to match an MDI?

Answer 4

Choose which body system & choose which listing matches best. Look at the criteria.

Question 5

What defines a Severe MDI?

Answer 5

More than minimal limitations to do basic work activities/ADL. (ESLD, Down’s Syndrome)

Question 6

What defines a non-severe MDI?

Answer 6

No more than minimal limitations to do basic work activities/ADL. (upper respiratory infection, ingrown toenail)

Question 7

What is a Sign?

Answer 7

One or more anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities that can be observed apart from claimant’s statements.
(range of motion, gate, chest exam)

Question 8

What is a Symptom?

Answer 8

Claimant’s own description of their physical or mental impairment(s).
(pain, fatigue, weakness, nervousness)

Question 9

What is a Lab Finding?

Answer 9

Evidence that can be shown by use of medically acceptable laboratory diagnostic techniques. (Bloodwork, pulmonary functions test, MRI)

Question 10

SOAP

Answer 10

SUBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT PLAN