PBS Quiz Study Guide 2.1.1-2.1.3

pediatrician

A specialist physician who provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.

medical technician

Uses sophisticated equipment and has different responsibilities. Some work directly with patients while others work in a lab.

primary care physician

A specialist physician trained to work in the front line of a healthcare system and provide care for any health problems that a patient might have.

What are the skills needed to talk to patients?

Demeanor, Tact, and Empathy

Demeanor

The behavior a doctor has towards patients

Tact

Words chosen by doctors to account for sensitivity and offensiveness

Empathy

When doctors share feelings and compassion/understanding towards a patient

What are the medical interview terms

Medical history, chief complaint, physical signs, and symptoms

What is medical history

Record of past and current health (habits, lifestyle, and family history of illness)

What is a chief complaint

The patient's description of what they feel is their main health problem

What are physical signs

Observable signs of illness (i.e. rash, coughing, or fever)

What are symptoms

Any evidence of disease a patient perceives such as, aches, nausea, or fatigue. Helps health care provider to narrow down what condition it might be

What are vital signs

Measurements such as pulse, temp, respiratory rate, blood pressure, or heart rate that indicate the state of a patients essential body functions

What equipment is used to measure blood pressure

Sphygmomanometer and Stethoscope

What equipment is used to measure Blood Oxygen Saturation

Pulse oximeter

What equipment is used to measure respiratory rate

Stethoscope

What equipment is used to measure heart rate

Also uses pulse oximeter or can be measured by using your hands and finding your pulse

What equipment is used to measure temperature

Thermometer

What is the average range for a normal heart rate

60 bpm - 100 bpm

What is the average range for a normal temperature

97 'F - 99 'F

What is the average range for a normal respiratory rate

12 bpm - 16 bpm

What is the average range for a normal blood oxygen saturation

95% - 100%

What is the average range for a normal blood pressure

90/60 mmHg - 120/80 mmHg

What assessments are normally done in a routine exam

Exam of eyes, ears, and throat

How is the eye examined in a routine exam

It is examined using the ophthalmoscope for the interior, and examined externally through a visual examination

How are the ears examined in a routine exam

They are examined using an otoscope for an internal examination

How is the throat examined in a routine exam

It is examined using an otoscope for the internal exam and examined visually for an external exam

Patient Liason

Works with patients and their families to address needs and concerns. Acts as an intermediary between patients, their families and the hospital administration.

Nurse

A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.

Medical assistant

Trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a healthcare provider

What equipment is used to measure weight

Scale

What equipment is used to measure height

Tape measure

What equipment is used to measure body mass index (ratio of height to weight)

Calculator

What are heart murmurs

Abnormal heart sounds

What is Mitral Valve Regurgitation

The backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium

What is wheezing

a whistling sound in lungs

What are crackles/rales

Short clicking or popping sounds during inhalation

What is stridor

Harsh, shrill sound, usually heard closest to the back of the neck, caused by partially obstructed wind pipe

What is rhonchi

Low pitched, rumbling, gurgling (usually goes away briefly after coughing)