I HUMAN CASE OF KRISTA HAMPTON FULL UPDATE
Activity 1: Patient Presentation & Clinical Findings
Key Takeaways
• Primary Complaint: Acute, severe right lower quadrant (RLQ)
abdominal pain.
• Clinical Priority: Rule out surgical emergencies (appendicitis,
ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion).
• Key Findings: Positive McBurney’s point tenderness and
rebound tenderness indicate peritoneal irritation.
Patient Profile: Krista Hampton
Age: 28-year-old Gender: Female
Occupation: Elementary School
Teacher
History of Present Illness (HPI):
Krista presents with a 12-hour history
of abdominal pain. The pain initially Focuse d
began as a dull, periumbilical ache but
Abdominal Assessment
has since migrated to the right lower
quadrant (RLQ) and become sharp
and constant. She rates the pain as an
8/10. She reports associated nausea
and two episodes of non-bilious
vomiting. She denies diarrhea but
notes a lack of appetite (anorexia)
since the pain began. Her last
menstrual period (LMP) was 3 weeks
ago and was normal.
Medical & Social History
, Past Medical History (PMH): Social History:
• Appendectomy: No • Tobacco: Never smoker
• Cholecystectomy: No • Alcohol: Occasional social use (1-2 drinks/month)
• Chronic Illnesses: • Activity: Active, jogs 3x weekly
None
• Sexual History: Monogamous partner; uses OCPs and
• Allergies: NKDA (No condoms consistently.
Known Drug Allergies)
• Medications:
Multivitamin daily; Oral
Contraceptive Pill (OCP)
Vital Signs
Temperature 101.2°F (38.4°C) - Febrile
Blood Pressure 118/76 mmHg
Heart Rate 104 bpm (Tachycardic, likely secondary to pain/fever)
Resp. Rate 20 breaths/min
SpO2 99% on Room Air
Physical Examination Findings
HEENT Normocephalic, atraumatic. Mucous membranes slightly dry. No lymphadenopath
Activity 1: Patient Presentation & Clinical Findings
Key Takeaways
• Primary Complaint: Acute, severe right lower quadrant (RLQ)
abdominal pain.
• Clinical Priority: Rule out surgical emergencies (appendicitis,
ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion).
• Key Findings: Positive McBurney’s point tenderness and
rebound tenderness indicate peritoneal irritation.
Patient Profile: Krista Hampton
Age: 28-year-old Gender: Female
Occupation: Elementary School
Teacher
History of Present Illness (HPI):
Krista presents with a 12-hour history
of abdominal pain. The pain initially Focuse d
began as a dull, periumbilical ache but
Abdominal Assessment
has since migrated to the right lower
quadrant (RLQ) and become sharp
and constant. She rates the pain as an
8/10. She reports associated nausea
and two episodes of non-bilious
vomiting. She denies diarrhea but
notes a lack of appetite (anorexia)
since the pain began. Her last
menstrual period (LMP) was 3 weeks
ago and was normal.
Medical & Social History
, Past Medical History (PMH): Social History:
• Appendectomy: No • Tobacco: Never smoker
• Cholecystectomy: No • Alcohol: Occasional social use (1-2 drinks/month)
• Chronic Illnesses: • Activity: Active, jogs 3x weekly
None
• Sexual History: Monogamous partner; uses OCPs and
• Allergies: NKDA (No condoms consistently.
Known Drug Allergies)
• Medications:
Multivitamin daily; Oral
Contraceptive Pill (OCP)
Vital Signs
Temperature 101.2°F (38.4°C) - Febrile
Blood Pressure 118/76 mmHg
Heart Rate 104 bpm (Tachycardic, likely secondary to pain/fever)
Resp. Rate 20 breaths/min
SpO2 99% on Room Air
Physical Examination Findings
HEENT Normocephalic, atraumatic. Mucous membranes slightly dry. No lymphadenopath
