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28 Cards in this Set
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Active Listening
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Process of responding to your patients statement with words or gestures that demostrate your understanding.
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Chief complaint
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Reason ambulance was callled.
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Delirium
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An acute alteration in mental functioning that is often reversible.
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Dementia
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Deterioration of mental status, usually associated with a neurologic disease.
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Depression
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A mood disorder characterized by hopelessness and maliaise.
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Differential field diagnosis
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List of possible causes for your patients symptoms
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Diuretic
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Medication that stimulates the kidneys to excrete excess water.
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Dysmenorrhea
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Menstrual difficulties
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Dyspnea
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Difficulty breathing
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HEENT
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Head, eyes, ear, nose, & throat
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Hematemesis
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Vomiting of blood
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Hematuria
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Blood in urine
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Hemoptysis
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Coughing up blood
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Intermittent Claudication
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Calf pain while walking that subsides with rest
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Nocturia
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Excessive urination at night
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Orthopnea
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Difficulty breathing while lying supine
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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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Sudden onset of shortness of breath at night
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Polyuria
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Excessive urination
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Primary problem
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Underlying cause of patients symptoms
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Referred pain
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Pain felt at a location away from its source
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Review of symptoms
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A list of questions categorized by body system
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Tenderness
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Pain that is elicited through palpation
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Tinnitus
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Sensation of ringing in ears
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3 techniques of history taking
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*Set the stage
*Language & Communication *Sensitive topics |
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Set the Stage
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*read report/ Listen to information
*Avoid tunnel vision *Establish first impression *Proper use of questions |
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Language & Communication
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*Facilitation-Express interest
*Reflection-Repeat pt words *Clarification-Ask for specific detatils *Empathy-Understand feelings of pt. *Confrontation-Confront pt with observation *Ask about feelings |
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Sensitive topics
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*Be professional
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O-Onset
P-Provacation/palliation Q-Quality R-Radiate/region S-Severity T-Time A-Associated S-Symptom P-Pertinent N-Negative |
S-Sign/symptom
A-Allergies M-Medication P-Past History L-Last intake, cycle, etc.. E-Event H-Hobby O-Occupation T-Travel |
