1Jo2 Unit 10 Final Exam Flashcards
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What is considered subjective data?
what ever the patient says
What are the main categories for a health history review?
Biographical data
reason for seeking care
current health / history of present illness
past health
family history
ROS (review of systems)
ADL’s
What types of questions should be asked for the past health portion of the health history review?
Childhood illnesses, accidents, injuries, serious or chronic illnesses, hospitalizations, operations, obstetrical history, immunizations, allergies, medications
What is the purpose of a review of systems?
To determine health promotion practices and to get a more detailed subjective evaluation of each system.
What are the general systems that should be covered in a general health assessment?
Skin, hair & nails
Head, eyes, ENT, neck
Breast, axilla
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular, peripheral vascular
Gastrointestinal system
Urinary system, genital system, sexual health
Musculoskeletal system
Neurological system
Hematological, Endocrine
Roughly what is the order of a Review of Systems?
Head-to-toe
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about skin hair and nails?
Sunscreen used?
Amount of sun exposure?
Skin care for diabetic feet
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about eyes?
Use of glasses/contact lenses
Eye examinations?
Can you afford eye exams/glasses?
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the head?
Use of helmets?
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about ears?
Hearing test ?
Protection from environmental noise?
Method of cleaning ears
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the mouth?
Dental care?
Can you afford dental care?
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the breasts?
Mammograms?
BSE?
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the respiratory system?
Ask about the date of last chest x-ray
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the cardiovascular system?
Has the patient ever had an electrocardiogram, or other tests of heart function
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the peripheral vascular system?
Does the patient’s work involve long term sitting or standing?
Patients with vascular systems issues should be advised to avoid crossing legs at the knees, and to wear support stockings
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the gastrointestinal system?
Enquire about the use of antacids, laxatives, diet
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the urinary system?
Measures to avoid UTI?
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about genetailia?
Testicular self examination?
Pap smear
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about sexual health?
Is person in relationship?
Sexually active?
Contraception/condom use?
Exposure to STI?
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the musculoskeletal system?
How does the patient manage with activities of daily living?
For older adults, ask about assessments for Fall prevention
What are some health promotion questions you can ask about the endocrine system?
Foot care if diabetic?
Properly fitting shoes
What does GTPAL stand for?
G-gravidity, number of pregnancies
T-term, number of deliveries where the fetus reached full term (38-40 weeks)
P-preterm, number of preterm deliveries
A-abortions, number of incomplete pregnancies (spontaneous and induced abortions)
L-living, number of living children
How would twins be expressed in the GTPAL method?
G=1, T=2,P=0, A=0, L=2
What is considered the postpartum duration?
6 weeks after the delivery