What does "IDDM" stand for? Do not include any hyphenations for your answer.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
What does "AMS" stand
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Altered Mental Status
A patient states she has had a productive cough for 4 days, and yesterday she developed a fever. Would her fever be considered an associated symptom for her productive cough? Why or why not?
Yes, because the fever started soon after the cough
Match each critical care dx with it's associated procedure.
Respiratory Failure: Intubation
Acute exacerbation: CPAP/BiPAP
Cardiac arrest: CPR
PTX: Chest Tube
Sepsis: central line placement
Abnormal heart rhythm: cardioversion
What does "GCS" stand for?
Glasgow Coma Scale
What does "PE" stand for in the Diagnosis section of the chart?
Pulmonary Embolism
What does "DVT" stand for?
Deep vein thrombosis
Among the following diseases listed, select the ones that qualify for CCT.
ACS
CVA
Afib
acute MI
DKA
PTX
PE
sepsis
What is the medical term for "coughing up blood"?
Hemoptysis
Which of these procedures qualify as critical care procedures and would indicate that critical care time must be documented on a patient? (select all that apply)
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If a patient signs a waiver giving you permission to capture photo of their unique rash, would you be committing a HIPAA violation by using your cellphone to capture the photo? (Select the best option.)
Yes because the phone is not an approved hospital device and it is not encrypted.
What procedure would be used to diagnose Meningitis? Expand the medical abbreviation into the full medical term.
Lumbar puncture
A female patient has been pregnant four times in the past, is currently pregnant, and has two children at home. Calculate the G, P and A, respectively. (Type your answer using the following format: "G,P,A" "#,#,#"; so for example you woud type 0,0,0 with no spaces before or after the answer)
5,2,2
What does "AAA" stand for?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
George is employed with SA as a scribe. He was off today and accidentally cut his cheek while practicing his sword swallowing skills. He goes to the Emergency Department and is seen by a doctor and another scribe. The Emergency Department is extremely busy, and so George decides to help out the doctor by scribing his own note using the computer in the room. Has George taken the appropriate steps in this situation?
No, because George accessed his own medical record using his EMR login.
What FHx/SHx information is usually asked for pediatric patients? (Select all that apply.)
Second hand smoke exposure, immunization records
Which of the following would be ordered to investigate thyroid disease?
THS, T3, T4
What does "DOE" stand for?
dyspnea on exertion
You are writing an HPI for a very complex patient who has had multiple recent hospital admissions and several significant complaints; what is the best way to organize the information in your HPI?
Chronological order
What does "PNA" stand for?
pneumonia
What does ETT stand for?
endotracheal tube
What are the possible consequences of a HIPAA violation? (select all that apply)
ALL OF THEM
What does the DP stand for in "DP pulse"?
Dorsalis pedis
How would you diagnose a pneumothorax?
CXR
Location is an important element that can paint a picture for concerning DDx. Match location with the corresponding DDx.
RLQ= appendicitis
LUQ= pancreatic disease
RUQ= gall bladder disease
LLQ= diverticulitis
Which of the following would need to go into a consult note for a patient that will be admitted to the hospital for treatment of bacterial meningitis?
Name of the accepting physician
Location in the hospital
Condition at time of admission
Consultation note with accepting physician
Timing of admission
Which of the following are not valid DDx for a patient with CC of HA?
Syncope
Vertigo
Bell's Palsy
What is the medical term for painful urination?
dysuria
For chest pain patients, administering this medication can prevent onset of MI by thinning out the blood and improving blood flow to the heart. Because of this, it is important to document in the HPI if the patient received this medication, and if so who gave the medication and what was the dosage of the medication. What medication is important for meeting this core measure?
ASA
Medical terminology. What is the medical term for stones in the gallbladder?
Calculi
Certain words or phrases act as "red flags" to grab your provider's attention to let let them know that a patient may require timely and comprehensive medical action. Which of the following words or phrases are NOT considered a "red flag?"
"nocturia" in a 65 y/o male
Which section of the chart would you find AKA? (Select all that apply.)
PSHx
PE
T/F. All symptoms documented in the ROS are also documented in the HPI.
true
Match the following Dx with it's patient presentation.
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What does "COPD" stand for?
choronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diagnosis: What condition correctly describes "An immune response that leads to rash, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing"? Hint: 2 words.
allergic reaction
What does "DNR" stand for?
do not resuscitate
A 43-year-old male presents to the ED with vomiting that began 5 hours ago. He has a history of Type II DM and is s/p right BKA. On objective evaluation it is found that he is hyperglycemic and has elevated ketones and so he will be admitted for DKA. Match the details to the correct section of the chart. Do not change the positioning of an answer after it is placed.
PMD= Type 2 DM
CC= Vomiting
Diagnosis= DKA
Disposition= admit
Onset= 5 hours ago
ED Course= hyperglycemia and elevated ketones
PSHx= Right BKA
Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of PHI? (select all that apply.)
None of the above
Which of the following diseases may be diagnosed using a CXR? (select all that apply.)
PTX
Rib fracture
CHF
PNA
An ED technician informs the provider that they have just finished applying a splint and sling for the patient with the wrist fracture. What PE finding is important for your provider to assess and include in the procedure note before the patient can be discharged home?
CSMT
You are starting your shift and your physician immediately picks up 3 patients. The first patient is presenting with a productive cough steadily worsening since onset 4 weeks ago. The second patient has had abdominal discomfort slowly localizing into the right lower abdomen with accompanying fever over the last 6 hours and on PE, the patient has RLQ tenderness on palpation. The third patient has urinary sx and urinedip has already resulted and is positive for leukocytes and bacteria. Given the information, what might the most likely diagnoses' end up being for these patients?
PNA, Appendicitis, UTI
How would you diagnose AFIB? Use the abbreviation to answer the question.
EKG
What medical term describes "blood present in vomit"?
hematemesis
How would you diagnose an AAA?
CT A/P with IV contrast
A patient is seen in the emergency department complaining of dysuria and tells you that she is 23 weeks pregnant. Â Your doctor diagnoses her with a UTI. Â Which of the following would be the best diagnosis?
Acute urinary tract infection in pregnancy, 2nd trimester
What does "LBBB" stand for?
Left bundle branch block [Show Less]