The physician usually treats a patient throughout the patient's stay at an inpatient facility is known as the:
a. admitting physician.
b. consultant.
c. attending physician.
d. internist.
Question 2
Dr. Lorenzo asks his patient, Bella, questions about the pain she is currently experience in relation to the severity level, what makes it worse or better, and if she's experienced this pain before. This is an example of:
a. performing a medical history.
b. performing a physical exam.
c. past surgical history.
d. none of the above.
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Palpating the thyroid gland from behind the patient is a most effective way of assessing the gland f
Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by a chronic deterioration of the liver, replacing healthy cel
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
Instructing the Patient in Collecting a Stool Specimen
A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm.