Chief Complaints & Vital Signs (Test Review)
What is the normal respiration rate?
12-20 breaths per minute
Time frame for regular office visits is what?
15 minutes
How many chief complaints can we take care of in a routine office visit?
2-3 max
How many chief complaints are there/What are they?
4; What/Where/When/Medication
What is 4'10 in inches?
58'' inches
What is 5'0 feet in inches?
60'' inches
What is 5'5 in inches?
65'' inches
How many pulse sights are there?
9
What are the observations for chief complaints?
CC or C/C
What are the pulse sights?
Radial Carotid Apical Femoral Popliteal Temporal Brachial Posterior Tibial Dorsalis
When we are asking for the "When questions" what are we asking for?
Time frame
Number 1 rule when documenting
You need to document patient's words in a professional way
Define triage
assisting the patient's urgency by asking questions
What does OTC stand for?
over the counter
Pain scale is determined by whom?
per person/patient
How should we ask for a patient for a chief complaint?
with an open/end question
When ask if pain radiates, what does that mean?
does the pain travel anywhere within the body
How do take a height with a tall patient?
have them help you guide them
Define homeopathic
home remedies
How should we bring the height arm safely?
in a 45 degree angle/ in a "V" form
What is the 1st thing we should when checking a patient's weight?
make sure both bars are calibrated (0)
What is 5'10 in inches?
70'' inches
If the patient has many complaints, what do you do?
Apologizes, take 2-3 chief complaints, ask to reschedule for next appointment
A chief complaint should be long and detailed
No (should be brief&concisely)
Can we document a diagnosis
No (unless you have an MD)