Chapter 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What method do Healthcare professionals use to collect and use information to treat their patient
The soap method
What does soap stand for
Subjective objective assessment and plan
What are examples of subjective information given by the patient
Past medical history, current medications, family history, timing of the problem, and current allergies
What is an example of an objective information obtained during the visit
Lab test, Radiology, physical exam
What are examples of Assessments a healthcare provider formulates
Diagnosis, identifying a problem, list of possibilities for the diagnosis
What are examples of a plan? The course of action taken from the assessment.
Treatment, medication, procedure, collecting further information and more images and lab testing.
True or false. Medical words are not always based on ancient languages
True
Acute
Just started recently or is a sharp severe symptom
Chronic
Had been going on for a while
Exacerbation
It’s getting worse
Febrile
Fever
Abrupt
All of the sudden
Afebrile
Without a fever
Malaise
Not feeling well
Progressive
More and more each day
