Chief Complaint Definition - ANSWER The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint Abbreviation - ANSWER CC
History of
... [Show More] Present Illness Abbreviation - ANSWER HPI
History of Present Illness Definition - ANSWER This is an explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation - ANSWER PFSH
Past Medical History Definition - ANSWER Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Family History Definition - ANSWER Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
Social History Definition - ANSWER Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
Review of Systems Abbreviation - ANSWER ROS
Review of Systems Definition - ANSWER This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ and system of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Necessary for life are: - ANSWER Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
4 Vital Signs of Body Function are: - ANSWER Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Define Body Temperature - ANSWER Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
Thermometers - ANSWER Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Temperature Sites - ANSWER Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature Range for Rectal - ANSWER 98.6F to 100.6F
37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature Range for Oral - ANSWER 97.6F to 99.6F
36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature Range for Axillary - ANSWER 96.6F to 98.6F
35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane - ANSWER 98.6 F
37 C
Define Febrile - ANSWER Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile - ANSWER Absence of Fever
Define Fever - ANSWER Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Intermittent Fever - ANSWER Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then rises again.
Remittent Fever - ANSWER Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to baseline temperature.
Continuous Fever - ANSWER A fever that remains constant above the baseline; it does not fluctuate.
Oral Temperature - ANSWER Is the most common method of measurement.
Oral Temperature is not taken from what patients: - ANSWER -infants and children less than six years old
-patients who has had surgery or facial, neck, nose, or mouth injury
-those receiving oxygen
-those with nasogastric tubes
-patients with convulsive seizure
-hemiplegic patients
-patients with altered mental status
How long after a patient eats, smokes or drinks do you wait to take an oral temperature? - ANSWER 30 minutes [Show Less]