Differential Diagnosis & Red Flags

Red Flags & Differential Diagnosis Test Questions & Answers name ways to find red flags - -patient & famiily medical history -systems review -medical screening questionaire define: red flag -A sign or symptom found during a patient history, systems review, or test & measure that may indicate a need for a referral to a physician. what do red flags potentially indicate? - -presence of non-neuromuscular problem -serious NMS that may require immediate attention -systemic disease -serio...

Red Flags Test Questions & Answers A red-flag symptom requires immediate attention which would lead you to do one or both of what two things? -bring information to attention of PT, ask additional questions Anytime a yellow or red flag is observed or reported what are 2 things the PTA must do? - document it in the record, report it to the PT What are 3 key factors the PTA should always keep in mind because these create red flag signs and symptoms? -side effects of medications, comorbiditi...

Red Flags Quiz 1 Definition of General Red Flags -Signs and/or symptoms that signal dangerous conditions with multiple possible explanations or that can manifest in many different anatomical areas Headache with a neurological deficit is what type of Red Flag? -General red flag for an intracranial lesion, tumor, or bleeding A 40 year old patient who has right sided flank pain after eating is what type of Red Flag? - General red flag for cholecystitis (gallstones) What are the 4 Fs for ch...