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Chief Complaint Definition The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint CC
Abbreviation
History of Present Illness HPI
Abbreviation
This is an explanation of the CC to determine the
History of Present Illness
onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the
Definition
patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social PFSH
History Abbreviation
Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries
Past Medical History
the patient has had, current medications complete
Definition
with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and
Family History Definition other blood relatives that could alert the physician to
hereditary and/or familial disease.
Includes marital status, occupation, educational
Social History Definition attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs,
and lifestyles.
Review of Systems ROS
Abbreviation
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This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ
Review of Systems
and system of the body by questions. Both positive
Definition
and pertinent negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
Necessary for life are:
4 Vital Signs of Body Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Function are:
Is a balance between heart production and heart loss
Define Body Temperature in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
Are used to measure temperature using the
Thermometers
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the
Temperature Sites
axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature 98.6F to 100.6F
Range for Rectal 37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature 97.6F to 99.6F
Range for Oral 36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature 96.6F to 98.6F
Range for Axillary 35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature 98.6 F
Range for Tympanic 37 C
Membrane
Define Febrile Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile Absence of Fever
Define Fever Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline
Intermittent Fever
then rises again.
Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not
Remittent Fever
return to baseline temperature.
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Terms in this set (767)
Chief Complaint Definition The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
Chief Complaint CC
Abbreviation
History of Present Illness HPI
Abbreviation
This is an explanation of the CC to determine the
History of Present Illness
onset of the illness; associated symptoms; what the
Definition
patient has done to treat the condition, etc.
Past, Family and Social PFSH
History Abbreviation
Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries
Past Medical History
the patient has had, current medications complete
Definition
with reasons for taking them, and allergies.
Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and
Family History Definition other blood relatives that could alert the physician to
hereditary and/or familial disease.
Includes marital status, occupation, educational
Social History Definition attainment, hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs,
and lifestyles.
Review of Systems ROS
Abbreviation
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This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ
Review of Systems
and system of the body by questions. Both positive
Definition
and pertinent negative findings are documented.
3 Body Processes Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
Necessary for life are:
4 Vital Signs of Body Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
Function are:
Is a balance between heart production and heart loss
Define Body Temperature in conjunction with each other, maintained and
regulated by the hypothalamus.
Are used to measure temperature using the
Thermometers
Fahrenheit and Centigrade or Celsius scale.
Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the
Temperature Sites
axilla (underarm).
Normal Temperature 98.6F to 100.6F
Range for Rectal 37.0C to 38.1C
Normal Temperature 97.6F to 99.6F
Range for Oral 36.5C to 37.5C
Normal Temperature 96.6F to 98.6F
Range for Axillary 35.9C to 37.0C
Normal Temperature 98.6 F
Range for Tympanic 37 C
Membrane
Define Febrile Presence of Fever
Define Afebrile Absence of Fever
Define Fever Elevated body temperature beyond normal range.
Fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline
Intermittent Fever
then rises again.
Fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not
Remittent Fever
return to baseline temperature.
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