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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 What are some associated sx for CHF? - SOB, orthopnea, PND (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea), DOE, bilateral pitting pedal edema What 2 studies would diagnose CHF? - CXR and elevated BNP How is AFib diagnosed? - EKG