Neurological Complete Questions
Answered And Graded
Established chief complaint - Correct Answer Finding:
Reports recent "fender bender"
Empathize:
Model Statement: "I'm sorry to hear that you were in a car accident, and that you're
experiencing pain and headaches. Because car accidents can cause injury to your head and
neck, it's important that I learn about how the injury happened and your symptoms so that we
can determine if you need treatment."
Model Statement: "I'm sorry. Car accidents can be stressful and scary, even if they are minor. I'm
glad you are safe."
Finding:
Reports headaches
Finding:
Reports neck symptoms
Asked about onset of symptoms - Correct Answer Finding:
Reports accident occurred 1 week ago
Finding:
Reports symptoms began 2 days after accident
, Followed up on details of car accident - Correct Answer Finding:
Denies loss of consciousness
Finding:
Reports low vehicle speed
Finding:
Reports wearing seatbelt
Finding:
Reports sitting in front passenger seat
Finding:
Reports no alcohol or drug use during accident
Asked about frequency and duration of symptoms - Correct Answer Finding:
Reports headaches are daily since they began
Finding:
Reports headaches last 1-2 hours
Finding:
Reports last headache was yesterday afternoon
Asked location of pain - Correct Answer Finding: