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Prognosis - ANSWERThe probable cause and outcome of a patients condition and
the patients prospects for recover.
Clinical diagnosis - ANSWERThe tentative diagnosis of a patients condition obtained
by evaluating the health history and physical exam w/o laboratory /diagnostic tests.
Differential diagnosis - ANSWERDetermination of which of two or more diseases
with similar symptoms is producing patients symptoms.
Chronic Illness - ANSWERExists over a long period of time; arthritis
Acute Illness - ANSWERRapid onset, usually severe/intense, subside after short
period of time; flu, strep, pneumonia.
Risk Factor - ANSWERPhysical/behavioral condition that increases probability that
an individual will develop a particular condition; genetic factors, habits,
environmental conditions, physiological conditions.
Theraputic Procedure - ANSWERProcedure to treat a patients condition with the
goal of eliminating it or promoting as much recovery as possible; admin. meds,
ear/eye irrigations, heat/cold application.
What is the purpose of a bandage? - ANSWERTo wrap/cover a part of the body;
apply pressure to control bleeding; protect a wound from contamination; to hold
dressing in place; to protect, support, immobilize an injured part of body.
When is a circular turn used to bandage? - ANSWERWhen injured part is uniform
width; toes, fingers, head
What type of turn would be used to immobilize? - ANSWERA figure-eight turn
What does a patient navigator do? - ANSWERRemoves obstacles that patients may
face in accessing/receiving services.
Main functions of CPR - ANSWERMinimize panic, basic life support, assist when
someone is having signs or symptoms
Purpose of a Patient centered Medical Home? - ANSWERModel of primary care
emphasizing patient-centered health care based on personal relationship between
patient, physician and staff.
How should a patient be identified? - ANSWERBy name and DOB
Prognosis - ANSWERThe probable cause and outcome of a patients condition and
the patients prospects for recover.
Clinical diagnosis - ANSWERThe tentative diagnosis of a patients condition obtained
by evaluating the health history and physical exam w/o laboratory /diagnostic tests.
Differential diagnosis - ANSWERDetermination of which of two or more diseases
with similar symptoms is producing patients symptoms.
Chronic Illness - ANSWERExists over a long period of time; arthritis
Acute Illness - ANSWERRapid onset, usually severe/intense, subside after short
period of time; flu, strep, pneumonia.
Risk Factor - ANSWERPhysical/behavioral condition that increases probability that
an individual will develop a particular condition; genetic factors, habits,
environmental conditions, physiological conditions.
Theraputic Procedure - ANSWERProcedure to treat a patients condition with the
goal of eliminating it or promoting as much recovery as possible; admin. meds,
ear/eye irrigations, heat/cold application.
What is the purpose of a bandage? - ANSWERTo wrap/cover a part of the body;
apply pressure to control bleeding; protect a wound from contamination; to hold
dressing in place; to protect, support, immobilize an injured part of body.
When is a circular turn used to bandage? - ANSWERWhen injured part is uniform
width; toes, fingers, head
What type of turn would be used to immobilize? - ANSWERA figure-eight turn
What does a patient navigator do? - ANSWERRemoves obstacles that patients may
face in accessing/receiving services.
Main functions of CPR - ANSWERMinimize panic, basic life support, assist when
someone is having signs or symptoms
Purpose of a Patient centered Medical Home? - ANSWERModel of primary care
emphasizing patient-centered health care based on personal relationship between
patient, physician and staff.
How should a patient be identified? - ANSWERBy name and DOB
