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| In terms of history taking, define confrontation. |
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| To focus on a discrepency between what they say and what is assessed. For example: Patient is constantly rubbing chest, but denies any chest discomfort. |
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| Pain away from the source (ie spleen pain in Left shoulder.) |
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| When obtaining a patient's use of medications, what is not included? |
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| Patient's use of illegal substances. |
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| Define the pnuemonic CAGE and explain its use. |
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Questioning that evaluates the presence of alcoholism.
-Feel the need to Cut down on drinking?
-Annoyed at criticism of drinking?
-Guilty about drinking?
-Ever taken a drink as an Eye opener? |
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| Assessment technique used to identify problems not already mentioned by patient. Categorized by body systems. The current condition dictates use of review. |
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| Define the pneumonic GPAL and explain its use. |
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Used to evaluate pregnancy History.
-Gravida - # of pregnancies
-Para - # of live births
-Abortions - # of abortions
-Living - # of living children |
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| Number of past pregnancies. |
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| Number of past live births. |
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| What does the pnuemonic OPQRST assess. |
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| The history of the present illness or chief complaint. |
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| Define: Current Health Status |
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| Quality of life besides the chief complaint; ie General Life, Work, Friends, Family, excercise, church |
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