ROS

Question 1

General

Answer 1

Fatigue/ weakness/ drowsiness; weight change; fever, night sweats

Question 2

Head/ Neurologic

Answer 2

STROKE, Head injury, dizziness, headaches, pain, fainting/loss of consciousness, loss of memory, seizures, convulsions

Question 3

Eyes

Answer 3

Problems with vision, use of eyeglasses, glaucoma/ cataracts

Question 4

Ears

Answer 4

Hearing loss, use of hearing aid, ringing in ears, ear pain, infections

Question 5

Nose

Answer 5

Nosebleeds, sinus infections, allergies, cold

Question 6

Mouth and Throat

Answer 6

Sore throat, pain/ difficulty with swallowing, hoarseness

Question 7

Neck

Answer 7

Lumps, neck pain, tenderness, swollen glands

Question 8

Chest

Answer 8

Chest pain, Cough (Productive), shortness of breath, TB, ASTHMA

Question 9

PMH: A HISTORY TIP

Answer 9

Allergies, Hospitalizations, Illnesses/ Infections, Surgeries, Trauma, (Oral) Medicines, Reproduction/ contraception, Youth illnesses, Transfusions, Immunizations, Preventative Health Care

Question 10

SICK

Answer 10

Stroke, Ischemic heart disease, Congestive heart failure, Kidney problems

Question 11

HEALTH

Answer 11

Hypertension, Epilepsy, Asthma, Lipid disorders, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis

Question 12

SCAMS$

Answer 12

Std’s, Clots, Arthritis, Mental health concerns, Scary tumors, Diabete$