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Medical Assessment Overview and Components

A medical assessment provides key patient information by reviewing 6 components: chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, medications, allergies, and family history. It monitors the cardiovascular system's pulse, blood pressure, and heart sounds. The central nervous system is tested for motor function, sensation, and cognitive abilities. A gastrointestinal exam checks for abdominal pain, nausea, and changes in bowel habits. Common investigations include lab tests, imaging like x-rays, and procedures such as endoscopies.

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Medical Assessment Overview and Components

A medical assessment provides key patient information by reviewing 6 components: chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, medications, allergies, and family history. It monitors the cardiovascular system's pulse, blood pressure, and heart sounds. The central nervous system is tested for motor function, sensation, and cognitive abilities. A gastrointestinal exam checks for abdominal pain, nausea, and changes in bowel habits. Common investigations include lab tests, imaging like x-rays, and procedures such as endoscopies.

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Assessment: Medical information

1) Where can one find medical information on a patient and why is it necessary to be aware of a patients medical assessment?

2) List the 6 components of a medical assessment, elaborate with examples of what each could involve.

3) What components of the Cardiovascular system are monitored during a systems review

4) What components of the Central nervous system may be tested during a systems review

5) During a physical exam of the gastrointestinal system what are some problems being assessed

6) What are some investigations the patient may undergo? Give some examples of each.

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