ScribeAmerica Final Exam 2022/2023

What are the 5 vital signs? Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Oxygen Saturation The HPI and ROS are what type of information? subjective The Physical Exam is what type of information? objective What is the difference between the HPI and ROS? HPI focuses on details related to the pt's chief complaint. ROS is a head-to-toe checklist of symptoms, including the chief complaint, associated sx, and all other complaints from the pt What does disposition (dispo) mean? The patient's destination after they leave the ED What is the abbreviation for a heart attack? MI - myocardial infarction What is the abbreviation for high blood pressure? HTN - hypertension What is the medical term for acid reflux? GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease What is the medical term for stroke? CVA - cerebrovascular accident What is the term for gallbladder removal? cholecystectomy What does NKDA stand for? no known drug allergies What is the medical term for redness? erythema/injection What is the medical term for bruising? ecchymosis What is CAD? Coronary Artery Disease Explain the difference between CAD and an MI CAD is a broad term for heart disease MI is an ongoing, active heart attack, included in CAD What are "cardiac risk factors"? HTN, HLD, DM, CAD, smoking, FHx CAD 55 y/o Name two ways than an MI can be diagnosed? STEMI = EKG non-STEMI = elevated troponin What are some associated sx of MI other than chest pain? diaphoresis, N/V, SOB