PCM 3 Test 1 Set 3 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Duration of illness:
1. Acute
2. Subacute
3. Chronic
1. Day(s)
2. Weeks
3. Months
What goes in a problem list?
-Clearly established diagnoses and all other unexplained findings;
-history of significant operative and invasive procedures
- known adverse and allergic drug reactions
Whats the difference between a Problem and a Pertinent + or =?
Problem- diagnosis/symptom
Pertinent+ - something that describes that symptom (timing, level of pain, location)
Pertinent - -descriptors that pt is negative for to help you rule out Dxs
Problem List?
1. how is it organized?
2. where do inactive problems go?
3. how is it updated?
,1. most important goes first
2. after active problems
3. as pt's condition changes; add the date the problem resolves; add new problems with date
What makes up the 3 part plan?
1. Diagnostic Plan- test hypothesis
2. Therapeutic Plan
3. Patient Education Plan
Reasons to Admit a pt to the hospital (9)
1. Rule out life threatening diagnosis
2. Poor oral intake
3. Need IV medication (failed outpt oral meds)
4. Unstable condition- unstable angina
5. Social reason (abuse/can't support self or change dressings)
6. Psych- risk to self/others
7. treatment not available at home or not readily available
8. Failure to respond to appropriate outpt and getting worse
9. Isolation (TB)
Admitting Orders? Mnemonic
ADC VAAN DISML
Admitting
Diagnosis
Condition
Vital Signs
Activity
, Allergies
Nursing
Diet
IV fluids
Special Orders
Medications
Lab Tests
Admitting Orders
1. Admit: what info?
2. Diagnosis
Condition
3.Vital Signs
4. Activity
1. admit to people (service) or place (ICU, eg)
2. may not know; write what you know for sure
3. how often? when to notify MD?
4. Up ad lib/bed rest/bathroom priveleges/ up with assistance
Condition of Patient: Good
1. Vital Signs
2. Concious?
3. Comfort
4. Indicators
1. Stable
2. Yes
Correct Answers
Duration of illness:
1. Acute
2. Subacute
3. Chronic
1. Day(s)
2. Weeks
3. Months
What goes in a problem list?
-Clearly established diagnoses and all other unexplained findings;
-history of significant operative and invasive procedures
- known adverse and allergic drug reactions
Whats the difference between a Problem and a Pertinent + or =?
Problem- diagnosis/symptom
Pertinent+ - something that describes that symptom (timing, level of pain, location)
Pertinent - -descriptors that pt is negative for to help you rule out Dxs
Problem List?
1. how is it organized?
2. where do inactive problems go?
3. how is it updated?
,1. most important goes first
2. after active problems
3. as pt's condition changes; add the date the problem resolves; add new problems with date
What makes up the 3 part plan?
1. Diagnostic Plan- test hypothesis
2. Therapeutic Plan
3. Patient Education Plan
Reasons to Admit a pt to the hospital (9)
1. Rule out life threatening diagnosis
2. Poor oral intake
3. Need IV medication (failed outpt oral meds)
4. Unstable condition- unstable angina
5. Social reason (abuse/can't support self or change dressings)
6. Psych- risk to self/others
7. treatment not available at home or not readily available
8. Failure to respond to appropriate outpt and getting worse
9. Isolation (TB)
Admitting Orders? Mnemonic
ADC VAAN DISML
Admitting
Diagnosis
Condition
Vital Signs
Activity
, Allergies
Nursing
Diet
IV fluids
Special Orders
Medications
Lab Tests
Admitting Orders
1. Admit: what info?
2. Diagnosis
Condition
3.Vital Signs
4. Activity
1. admit to people (service) or place (ICU, eg)
2. may not know; write what you know for sure
3. how often? when to notify MD?
4. Up ad lib/bed rest/bathroom priveleges/ up with assistance
Condition of Patient: Good
1. Vital Signs
2. Concious?
3. Comfort
4. Indicators
1. Stable
2. Yes
