QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR SHADOW HEALTH

QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR SHADOW HEALTH Why is it important to obtain a patient's complete health history? - CORRECT ANSWERIntroduction to Tina - CORRECT ANSWER-My name is Kayla and I am a nursing student at Wichita St. I will be completing your comprehensive health assessment today. CC - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you know what brings you to the hospital today? O L D C A R T - CORRECT ANSWER-Ms. Jones is a pleasant 28-year-old African American woman who presented to the emergency department for evaluation of a right foot injury and was admitted for IV antibiotics. She is a good historian. She hurt the ball of her right foot by scraping it on the edge of a metal step while changing a light bulb. The injury occurred about one week ago. Her pain has worsened, and the swelling has persisted. She tried ibuprofen, but it didn't work well. The foot feels better when she rests, and it hurts more when she walks on it. Her pain is a 9 when she tries to ambulate. She took her temperature at home and reports it was 102. She has not been eating much and has been staying in bed the last few days, per patient report. The scrape is red and swollen with exudate and has no odor; she reports the swelling and exudate started two days ago. She reports diarrhea overnight. Pain improved with oxycodone. Stomach upset. Onset - When did your foot first start to hurt? - CORRECT ANSWER-Received scrape a week ago and the pain got a lot worse in last few days. Location - Where is the scrape located? Which foot? - CORRECT ANSWER-On the ball of R foot How did you scrape your foot? - CORRECT ANSWER-She hurt the ball of her right foot by scraping it on the edge of a metal step while changing a light bulb. Duration - - CORRECT ANSWER-Constant pain. Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt describes pain as throbbing and sharp with ambulation. Foot is red and swollen, hot Pain Now: 7/10, Best: 4/10 w/ Advil Worst: 9/10 Tolerable: 3/10 Reports no odor. White pus. How to ask tolerable pain - CORRECT ANSWER-What level of pain is acceptable to you? Reaction to Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Advil helps 4/10, but only for few hours. Pt couldn't stand on foot. Did not find ointment to be effective, pt states foot still caused pain and exudate. Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Bandaged and cleaned wound with Hydrogen Peroxide. Applied topical ointment Neosporin TID after cleaning. A - Associated Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you experience any N/V N/T F/F Chest pain or shortness of breath After old cart... - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask do you have any preexisting medical conditions? Tina's Chronic Illnesses Include - CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma and Diabetes After learning this ask about Acute/ Chronic asthma: When were you diagnosed w/ Asthma & diabetes? What do you use to treat it? How often do you see a provider for this? When were you diagnosed w/ diabetes? Type 1 or 2? Why did you stop your tx? How do you monitor your blood glucose? - CORRECT ANSWER-2.5 yrs - uses Proventil Inhaler Haven't seen a provider for wellness check in 2 years. age 24. Type 2 Diabetes. Watches diet and avoids sugar. Denies any medication for diabetes tx, didn't want to "deal with it". What to add to nutrition? - Any changes in appetite? -any weight changes? - what caused the weight loss? - are you thirsty often? - Do you urinate often? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recent changes in appetite - increase in appetite lost 10 pounds in a month, unintentional. Reports more frequent thirst and urination. Questions about Asthma: What triggers it? What are your exacerbations like? How mnay puffs do you take with your inhaler? What is your allergy to cats like? Are allergic to any medications? What is your reaction to penicillin? Do you have any latex allergies? Any allergies to food? Any allergies to dust? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cats, dust, running up stairs tightness and wheezing 2-3 puffs sneezing, eyes water, asthma acts up Penicillin Reaction - Hives no no Have you received all your immunizations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shots are current Have you received all your childhood vacinations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, required for school Do you get your annual flu vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, pt believes flu shot not effective. Are you up to date on tetanus vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Received tetanus booster a year ago