Chapters 1 and 3.
Select one question as your DQ 1.
Follow the discussion questions participation and submission guidelines.
Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per DQ, with a minimum of three sentences each paragraph.
All answers or discussions comments submitted must be in APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.) 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5
Minimum of two references, not older than 2015.
Week 1
Chapter 1: The History and Interviewing Process
Chapter 3: Examination Techniques and Equipment
Question 1:
What are the goals of a patient interview?
What are the 4 Cs of communication?
List the areas to include in the structure for taking a history.
Flexibility, respect, and confidentiality are key when discussing issues or concerns with which age group?
Discuss what the mnemonic devices HEEADSSSS and PACES mean regarding adolescents.
What information is included when assessing the chief complaint of pregnant women?
Question 2:
Mr. Maddox is a 52-year-old patient who presents for follow up in the clinic. He has type 2 diabetes and is unable to walk and arrives in a wheelchair. He has an infected ulcer of his left ankle and is being treated for community-acquired pneumonia.
Describe the recommendations to prevent latex allergy in the health care provider.
Identify recommended infection control procedures when caring for this patient.
To determine if there is no blood flow to the patient’s foot caused by the ankle ulcer, what equipment can be used?