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Standardized Client Assessment breakdowns

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All entries in a medical record must include   Date and MILITARY time (Ex 2200 hrs = 10pm)  
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Weight (WT): A quick approximation conversion lb-->kg is   Halving the patients weight (WT)  
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Weight (WT): A exact conversion lb-->kg is achieved by   Dividing the patients weight in pounds by 2.2  
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Ambulation assistance devices include;   Cane, walker, extremity braces or wheelchairs  
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Sensory aids include;   glasses, contacts, hearing aids  
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Lethargy / lethargic (NVS)   Mental sluggishness  
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Stupor / stuporous (NVS)   Mental grogginess  
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Unconscious (NVS)   asleep but responds to stimili  
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Coma / comatose (NVS)   Asleep but does not respond to stimili  
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Syncope / syncopal episode (NVS)   To faint, pass-out  
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Orientation to the three spheres include; (NVS)   person, place and time (x3)  
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Speech difficulties include; (NVS)   Slurred, dysphasia, and aphasia  
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Gait (manner of walking) is described as; (NVS)   Stable, unstable, or shuffling  
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Vertigo (NVS)   Dizziness  
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Parasthesia (NVS)   Numbness or tingling  
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Hand grasp (NVS)   Strong, weak, and equal  
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PEARRLA (NVS)   Pupils Equal and Round, Reactive to Light + Accomidation  
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Accommodation means; (NVS)   The patients ability to focus / visual acuity  
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HOH stands for; (NVS)   Hard of Hearing  
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Tinnitus   Ringing or buzzing in the ears  
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When recording current medications, you should include;   OTC, herbal medications and vitamins  
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Current prescription information should include;   1. Name 2. Dosage 3. Route of administration 4. Frequency  
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Dosage: mg   milligram  
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Dosage: g   gram  
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Dosage: gr   grain  
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Dosage: supp   suppository  
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Dosage: Tsp.   teaspoon  
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Dosage: Tbsp.   tablespoon  
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Dosage: oz.   ounce  
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Route of administration: PO   orally  
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Route of administration: SL   sublingual  
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Route of administration: subQ   subcutaneously  
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Route of administration: Transdermal   Through the skin  
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Route of administration: INH   inhalation  
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Route of administration: Top   topical  
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Route of administration: PR   per rectum  
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Freq. of Administration; Q.D   everyday  
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Freq. of Administration; B.I.D.   twice a day  
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Freq. of Administration; T.I.D.   three times a day  
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Freq. of Administration; Q.I.D.   four times a day  
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Freq. of Administration; a.c.   before meal  
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Freq. of Administration; p.c   after meal  
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Freq. of Administration; h.s   bedtime / hours of sleep  
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The order that medications should be documented is;   Routine medications first, followed by medications as needed (PRN)  
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Freq. of Administration; PRN   as needed  
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Breath sounds are described as;   Clear, Rales, Rhonchi, wheezing, stridor  
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Breath sounds; Rales   Crackling heard on auscultation  
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Breath sounds; Rhonchi   Whistling sound caused by airway constriction  
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Breath sounds; Stridor   High pitched sound indicating obstruction  
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When auscultating Breath sounds as the patient to;   Breath with the mouth open  
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Breathing descriptions include;   1.Eupnea/eupnic 2.Dyspnea/dyspnic 3.Hypoventiation 4.Bradypnea/bradypnic 5.Tachypnea/tachypnic 6.Orthopnea/orthopnic 7.SOB/shortness of breath 8.DOE/Dyspnea on exertion  
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Breathing descriptions; Eupnea/eupnic   Normal breathing  
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Breathing descriptions; Dyspnea/dyspnic   Difficult or painful breathing  
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Breathing descriptions; Hypoventilation   Shallow breathing  
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Breathing descriptions; Bradypnea/bradypnic   Slow breathing (Hypopnic)  
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Breathing descriptions; Tachypnea/tachypnic   Fast breathing (Hyperpnic)  
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Breathing descriptions; Orthopnea/orthopnic   Easier breathing when sitting straight  
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Breathing descriptions; DOE   Dyspnea on exertion  
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Cough descriptions include;   1.Productive (producing sputum) 2.Non-productive  
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Sputum described as;   Color, viscosity, and amount  
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Croup described as;   A seal bark cough  
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Circulation descriptions include;   1.Warmth, color, cyanosis, capillary refill, pulse  
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Circulation; Capillary refill is described as;   Refill from pink to white; slow measure time or immediate  
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Circulation; Weak pulse   Thready or feeble  
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Circulation; Strong pulse   Bounding pulse  
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Circulation; Apical pulse is located   Just inferior to the left papilla  
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Circulation; Tachycardia / tachycardic   Fast pulse or heart rate(HR)  
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Circulation; Bradycardia / bradycardic   Slow pulse or heart rate  
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Circulation; Palpable pulses include:   1.Carotids 2.Radials 3.Brachials 4.Femorals 5.Popliteals 6.Posterior tibials (ankles) 7.Dorsalis pedis  
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Circulation; Doppler ultrasounds detect what?   Blood flow within the arterys  
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Gastrointestinal description; Appetite   Daily diet  
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Gastrointestinal description; Dentures   Upper, lower, partial, and fit  
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Gastrointestinal description; Anorexia   Loss of appetite  
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Gastrointestinal description; N+V   Nausea and vomiting {F,D,R,}  
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Gastrointestinal description; F,D,R   Frequency, Duration, Remedies  
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Gastrointestinal description; Fruity breath   May indicate diabetes mellitus(DM)  
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Gastrointestinal description; Bowel sounds(BS)   Present or absent  
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Gastrointestinal description; Bowel movements(BM)   Frequncy,color,Form  
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Gastrointestinal description; Diarrhea   Loose watery stools {F,D,R}  
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Gastrointestinal description; Constipation   Difficult defecation {F,D,R}  
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Gastrointestinal description; Melena   Black, tarry, pungent stools {F,D}  
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Gastrointestinal description; Eructation   Belching {F,D}  
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Gastrointestinal description; Flatulence / flatus   Gas expelled through the anus {F,D}  
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Gastrointestinal description; Dyspepsia   Indigestion {F,D,R}  
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Gastrointestinal description; Fecal incontinence   The inability to control defecation {F,D}  
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Gastrointestinal description; abdominal extension   Measured as; abdominal circumference or girth  
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Gastrointestinal description; Soft abdomen is considered   Optimal  
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Gastrointestinal description; Abdominal guarding   Flinshing  
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Gastrointestinal description; Rigid abdomen indicates   Gastrointestinal pathology  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Urine   Described as clear, yellow, amber, or cloudy  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Dysuria   Painful or difficult urination - Indicates possible UTI {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; UTI   Urinary tract infection {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Hematuria   Blood in the urine {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Pyuria   Pus in the urine - Indicates possible UTI {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Glucosuria   Sugar in the urine - Indicates possible diabetes mellitus(DM)  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Ketonuria   Ketones (acetone) in the urine - Indicates possible diabetes mellitus(DM)  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Urinary hesitancy   Difficulty initiating urination - Indicates possible benign prostatic hypertrophy(BPH) {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Urinary frequency   Frequent urge to urinate - Indicates possible UTI or pregnancy {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Urinary urgency   Sudden urge to micturate - Indicates possible UTI or BPH  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Urinary retention   Inability to urinate - Indicates possible BPH {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Nocturia   Chronic / persistant night urination - indicates possible BPH or UTI {F,D}  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Enurisis   Involuntary / uncontrolled micturation ; urinary incontinence  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; ED   Erectile dysfunction / impotence  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; LMP   Last menstrual period  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Menses   Description includes; regular, irregular, # of days, # pads, # tampons used  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Vaginal discharge   Description includes; color, leukorrhea, thrombi, pungent  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Dyspareunia   painful coitus  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Gravida   Number of pregnancies  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Para   Number of viable births (survivable)  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Type of birth   Vaginal delivery or cesarean cestion  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Contraceptive   Type and duration  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Abortion information   Spontaneous (miscarriage) or voluntary  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; PAP   Last done and frequency  
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Genitourinary (GU) description; Mammogram   Last done, results  
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Integumentary skin descriptions;   Warm, cool, cold, dry, clammy, or diaphoretic  
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Integumentary descriptions; Turgor   Skin elasticity and in indicator of hydration (immediate or slow)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Pruritus /pruretic   Itching  
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Integumentary descriptions; Erythema / rubeosis   Redness  
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Integumentary descriptions; Jaundice / icterus / xanthoderma   Yellow skin and/or sclerea  
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Integumentary descriptions; Pallor   Paleness  
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Integumentary descriptions; Macule /macular   Flat, usually erythematous skin lesion  
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Integumentary descriptions; Papule / papular   A raised lesion <1 centimeter(cm)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Nodule / nodular   A raised lesion >1 centimeter(cm)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Abscess   A collection of pus  
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Integumentary descriptions; Types of abscess   1.Pustule / pustular 2.Furuncle /boil 3.Carbuncle  
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Integumentary descriptions; Pustule   A papule filled with pus  
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Integumentary descriptions; Furuncle   An infection of a hair follicle and adjacent tissue AKA a boil  
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Integumentary descriptions; Carbuncle   A cluster of furuncles  
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Integumentary descriptions; Vesicle /vesicular   A raised lesion filled with a clear liquid (blisters)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Types of vesicles   1.Bleb <1 cm 2.Bulla(e) >1 cm  
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Integumentary descriptions; Crustation   A scab  
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Integumentary descriptions; Abrasion   Mechanical superficial damage to the skin (scrape)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Excoriation   Chemical ssuperficial damage to the skin  
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Integumentary descriptions; Nevus / nevi   Mole(s)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Verruca(e)   Wart(s)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Ulcer   An erosion (wearing away) of the skin or musous membrane  
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Integumentary descriptions; Decubitus ulcer   Pressure ulcer (bed sore)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Xeroderma   Dry skin  
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Integumentary descriptions; Ichthyosis   Dry, scaly skin  
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Integumentary descriptions; Cyst   A thickening or lump  
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Integumentary descriptions; Cicatrix /cicatrices   Scars  
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Integumentary descriptions; Keloid   Exaggerated or hypertrophied scar  
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Integumentary descriptions; Urticaria   Hives or wheals  
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Integumentary descriptions; Urticaria indicates   Allergic reaction  
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Integumentary descriptions; Vitiligo   a localized loss of skin pigmentation  
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Integumentary descriptions; Albinism   A genetic absence of skin pigmentation  
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Integumentary descriptions; Edema   An accumulation of fluid (swelling)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Ecchymosis   Bleeding under the skin, hematoma, contusion, or bruise  
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Integumentary descriptions; Initially a bruise will be   Erythematous (red)  
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Integumentary descriptions; In 1-2 days a hematoma can become   Blue or purplish  
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Integumentary descriptions; At day 6 a contusion can fade to   Green  
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Integumentary descriptions; At day 8-9 a bruise will become   Brownish - yellow  
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Integumentary descriptions; Petechia(e)   Pinpoint hemorrhages  
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Integumentary descriptions; Purpura   Combination of ecchymoses abd petchia  
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Integumentary descriptions; Alopecia   Hair loss  
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Integumentary descriptions; Gangrene / gangrenous   Tissue putrifaction (rot)  
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Integumentary descriptions; Gangrene is caused by   Microbial proliferation  
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Integumentary descriptions; Fissure   A crack or groove  
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Integumentary descriptions; Laceration   A cut, rip, tear  
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Integumentary descriptions; Callus / callosities   Hypertrophied skin  
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Integumentary descriptions; Comedo(nes)   Whitehead / blackhead  
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Information to be documented about any skin lesion includes;   Location, size, duration 1' = 2.54 cm  
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Pain Descriptions include;   1.Frequency 2.Duration 3.Sharp 4.Stabbing 5.Dull 6.Burning 7.Throbbing 8.Pressure 9.Achy 10.Radiating 11.Intermittent 12.Chronic (recurring) 13.Acute (sudden) 14.Continues 15.Numeric intensity 1-10  
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Patient history should include past surgeries including;   Date of last surgery  
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Patient history should include past illnesses including;   Date of last illness  
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Past Family and Social History (PFSH) should include;   Bronchitits, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, epilepsy, cirrhosis, mental illness, CA, CAD, MI, AP, CHF, TIA, CVA, PAD, URI, COPD, HTN, TB, STI, HIV, AIDS, CKD, OA, PID, PUD, GERD, HAV, HBV, HCV, OSA, UC, Alcohol consumption, Tabacco use, Exercise  
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Disease abbreviations: CA   Cancer  
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Disease abbreviations: CAD   Coronary artery disease  
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Disease abbreviations: MI   Myocaridial infarction  
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Disease abbreviations: AP   Angina pectoris  
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Disease abbreviations: CHF   Congestive heart failure  
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Disease abbreviations: TIA   Transient ischemic attack  
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Disease abbreviations: CVA   Cerebral vascular accident  
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Disease abbreviations: PAD   Peripheral artery disease  
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Disease abbreviations: URI   Upper respiratory infection  
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Disease abbreviations: COPD   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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Disease abbreviations: HTN   Hypertension  
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Disease abbreviations: TB   Tuberculosis  
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Disease abbreviations: STI   Sexualy transmitted infection (STD)  
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Disease abbreviations: HIV   Human immunodeficiency virus  
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Disease abbreviations: AIDS   Aquired immune deficiency syndrome  
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Disease abbreviations: CKD   Chronic kidney disease  
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Disease abbreviations: OA   Osteoarthritis  
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Disease abbreviations: PID   Pelvic inflammatory disease  
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Disease abbreviations: PUD   Peptic ulcer disease  
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Disease abbreviations: GERD   Gastroesophageal reflux disease  
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Disease abbreviations: HAV, HBV, HCV   Hepatitis A/B/C  
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Disease abbreviations: OSA   Obstructive sleep apnea  
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Disease abbreviations: UC   Ulcerative colitis  
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Anatomical location: Anterior   Front / ventral  
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Anatomical location: Posterior   Back / Dorsal  
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Anatomical location: Superior   Above  
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Anatomical location: Inferior   Below  
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Anatomical location: Proximal   Beginning of a structure  
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Anatomical location: Distal   End of a structure  
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Anatomical location: Medial   Middle  
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Anatomical location: Lateral   Side  
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Anatomical location: Hypochondriac region   Superior R+L lateral regions of the abdomen  
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Anatomical location: Lumbar region   Medial R+L lateral regions of the abdomen  
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Anatomical location: Inguinal (iliac) region   Inferior R+L lateral regions of the abdomen  
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Anatomical location: Epigastric region   Superior medial region of the abdomin  
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Anatomical location: Umbilical region   Medial region of the abdomin  
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Anatomical location: Hypogastric region   Inferior medial region of the abdomin  
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Directional terms are always used from who's point of view?   The patient's point of view  
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