Studied by 6 peoplepediatrician
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)
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