Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families

Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families

In this course project assignment, you are presented with clinical notes for two different patients. These progress notes have been recorded as SOAP notes. A SOAP note is a common method of documenting a patient’s visit with a healthcare provider. These notes are saved in a patient’s medical record and will be used for treatment, billing, and other activities to monitor the patient’s health over time.

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SOAP is an acronym that stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan. Each of these components is used to record a vital part of the patient’s visit.

  • Subjective: Includes the patient’s complaints and states the patient’s symptoms in his or her own words
  • Objective: Includes information that the provider can measure, such as vital signs, weight, or findings from a physical exam
  • Assessment: Includes a differential diagnosis or summary of signs and symptoms
  • Plan: Includes treatments performed, follow-up appointment information, referrals, or other orders

You will be exploring the medical terminology used in these SOAP notes and will be asked to interpret the meanings of various words and abbreviations. Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families

To complete this assignment, do the following:

  1. Download the clinical notes for the two patients:Kay Salisbury Clinical Notes  (I have attached it below)
    Virginia Thompson Clinical Notes (I have attached it below)
  2. Download, complete, and submit the document below. This document contains questions you will answer regarding the clinical notes for each patient.Module 02 Course Project Assignment Template (I have attached it below)

PLEASE USE A BLANK WORD DOCUMENT TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE COURSE PROJECT QUESTIONS DOCUMENT

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    KaySalisburyClinicalNotes.pdf

    Chief complaint

    Low back pain

    PATIENT Kay Salisbury DOB 03/30/1983 AGE 34 yrs SEX Female PRN DP278077

    FACILITY Northstar Physicians Center T (999) 999-9999 1234 Sunshine Way 100 Minneapolis, MN 99999

    ENCOUNTER

    NOTE TYPE SOAP Note SEEN BY Nazir Ashaad DATE 04/05/2017 AGE AT DOS

    34 yrs

    Not signed

    Patient identifying details and demographics

    FIRST NAME Kay MIDDLE NAME – LAST NAME Salisbury SSN –

    SEX Female DATE OF BIRTH 03/30/1983 DATE OF DEATH – PRN DP278077

    ETHNICITY – PREF. LANGUAGE

    RACE White STATUS Active patient

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    ADDRESS LINE 1 4994 Shady Range

    ADDRESS LINE 2 – CITY Ossawinamakee

    Beach STATE MS ZIP CODE 39469

    CONTACT BY – EMAIL – HOME PHONE (555) 555-5555 MOBILE PHONE (555) 555-5555 OFFICE PHONE – OFFICE EXTENSION

    FAMILY INFORMATION

    NEXT OF KIN – RELATION TO PATIENT – PHONE – ADDRESS –

    PATIENT’S MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME

    PATIENT NOTES

    Prefers that major diagnoses be discussed with her cardiologist Dr. Seifert

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    Subjective

    The patient is a 34-year-old woman who presents with complaints of back pain. She describes the pain as a “dull ache in my lower back and into my right hip.” She is unable to identify any reason for the onset of pain. The pain does not radiate down legs. The patient states that the pain has been present for 2 weeks and is progressively getting worse. No urinary or fecal incontinence. Patient has not had any imaging studies.

    She states that sometimes the pain is worst in the morning and other times it bothers her more during the day. OTC anti-inflammatory medication and ice have provided temporary relief. Medical Terminology Module 2 Course Project. Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families

    Objective

    Encounter – Office Visit Date of service: 04/05/17 Patient: Kay S… https://static.practicefusion.com/apps/ehr/?c=1385407302#/PF/…

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    Patient’s blood pressure is 116/78. Patient’s HR is 80 bpm and regular. Pain is rated 5/10 while resting and 7/10 while standing and walking. Lumbar spine ROM is limited to 50 degrees of flexion. All other lumbar ROM tests are WNL. Physical exam indicates bilateral lumbar muscle spasm and hypertrophy.

    Assessment

    DDX: Lumbar strain with radiculopathy into the right hip and posterior thigh. Possible unilateral vertebral disk herniation or DJD of lumbar spine.

    Lumbar strain [847.2]. Lumbar pain [724.2].

    Plan

    Patient is encouraged to continue OTC anti-inflammatory medication b.i.d. Patient will be referred for lumbar and sacroiliac radiography. Radiographic findings will determine the need for follow-up MRI or physical therapy referral. The patient was given a handout on gentle low back stretches and was encouraged to try several gentle yoga positions at home.The patient should return to the clinic in one week.

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    Encounter – Office Visit Date of service: 04/05/17 Patient: Kay S… https://static.practicefusion.com/apps/ehr/?c=1385407302#/PF/…

    2 of 2 4/5/17, 4:31 PM

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    VirginiaThompsonClinicalNotes.pdf

    Chief complaint

    Skin lesion

    PATIENT Virginia T Thompson DOB 02/05/1957 AGE 60 yrs SEX Female PRN MO686770

    FACILITY Northstar Physicians Center T (999) 999-9999 1234 Sunshine Way 100 Minneapolis, MN 99999

    ENCOUNTER

    NOTE TYPE SOAP Note SEEN BY Nazir Ashaad DATE 04/05/2017 AGE AT DOS

    60 yrs

    Not signed

    Patient identifying details and demographics

    FIRST NAME Virginia MIDDLE NAME T LAST NAME Thompson SSN –

    SEX Female DATE OF BIRTH 02/05/1957 DATE OF DEATH – PRN MO686770

    ETHNICITY Not Hispanic or Latino

    PREF. LANGUAGE

    English

    RACE Patient declined to specify

    STATUS Active patient

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    ADDRESS LINE 1 5432 Rebrow St ADDRESS LINE 2 – CITY Lakeside STATE NY ZIP CODE 27511

    CONTACT BY Home Phone EMAIL virginiat@testpati

    ent.com HOME PHONE (555) 555-5555 MOBILE PHONE (555) 555-5555 OFFICE PHONE – OFFICE EXTENSION

    FAMILY INFORMATION

    NEXT OF KIN George Thompson RELATION TO PATIENT Spouse PHONE 5555555555 ADDRESS –

    PATIENT’S MOTHER’S MAIDEN NAME

    Holske

    Subjective

    Sixty-year-old female patient presents with a lesion that doesn’t heal on her left shoulder. She describes the lesion as a mole that became itchy and has been getting a darker pigment over time. She states that she first thought it was a “bug bite” that she had been scratching, but the lesion has been present for 4 weeks without healing. No rashes or other skin complaints.

    Objective

    Patient’s blood pressure is 128/76. Patient’s HR is 78 bpm and regular. Full skin examination reveals several erythematous macules scattered evenly on face and shoulders. Three black, symmetric, well-demarcated papules are present on the upper back measuring 6mm-1cm.

    Encounter – Office Visit Date of service: 04/05/17 Patient: Virgi… https://static.practicefusion.com/apps/ehr/?c=1385407302#/PF/…

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    Lesion of concern to the patient is located on the left anterolateral shoulder, 2 cm inferior to the acromioclavicular joint. It measures 7 mm in diameter and has an asymmetrical, black/brown/red appearance.

    Assessment

    Multiple benign nevi found the face, trunk, and upper extremities. Multiple benign papules present across upper back. Left shoulder lesion shows indications of melanoma. Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families

    DDX: D03.60 Melanoma in situ of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder. C43.60 Malignant melanoma of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder. D03.62 Melanoma in situ of left upper limb, including shoulder.

    Plan

    Patient will be referred to dermatologist for biopsy of left shoulder lesion. Patient is advised to continue use of sunscreen when outdoors. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor benign nevi and papules for any suspicious changes. Medical Terminology Module 2 Course Project

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    Encounter – Office Visit Date of service: 04/05/17 Patient: Virgi… https://static.practicefusion.com/apps/ehr/?c=1385407302#/PF/…

    2 of 2 4/5/17, 4:58 PM

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    Module 02 Course Project: Clinical Notes

    Each question is associated with the clinical notes provided. Refer to these when answering each question. Please type your answer in the “Click here to enter text” space.

    Patient A – Kay June Salisbury

    Kay is complaining of lower back pain. What is the medical term used to describe the lower back?

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    In the subjective and plan sections of this SOAP note, the abbreviation OTC is used. What does this mean?

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    In the objective section of this SOAP note, the doctor noted that the patient has limited flexion in the lumbar spine. Describe what means to “flex” the spine.

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    If Kay had also mentioned during this visit that she has been experiencing neck pain, which medical term could be used to describe this complaint? (Use the appropriate suffix for pain)

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    The abbreviation ROM is used twice in this SOAP note. What does ROM mean in this context?

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    Kay’s physical exam revealed hypertrophy of her muscles. Describe what this means. What is the abnormality present?

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    In the assessment section of this document, the abbreviation DDX is used. This is a very commonly used abbreviation. What does DDX stand for?

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    The doctor has determined that Kay may have radiculopathy. Describe what this word means in a way that an average patient could understand.

     

    The word “unilateral” is used to describe the possible disk herniation. What does unilateral mean?

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    Find an image of a “vertebral disk herniation.” Describe (in your own words) what is happening to the anatomical structures of the spine.

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    In the plan section of this SOAP note, the patient is being referred for lumbar and sacroiliac radiography. What does this mean? Define each word: lumbar, sacroiliac, and radiography.

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    This patient may need a follow-up MRI. What does this abbreviation stand for?

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    Patient B – Virginia Thompson

    If Virginia’s physician had noted any dry or scaly skin during this visit, which medical term might he have used to describe it? (Hint: Think about the word roots you studied this week.)

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    In the objective section of this SOAP note, the macules are described as “erythematous.” What color is this word referring to?

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    The lesion of concern is located in the anterolateral shoulder. How would you describe the location of this lesion in your own words?

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    In which section of this SOAP note (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) do you find a term that means “pertaining to the acromion and clavicle”?

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    What is the definition of a “macule”?

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    In this SOAP note, the terms “benign” and “malignant” are used to describe both the skin lesions. Define these terms.

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    In the plan section of this SOAP note, the doctor plans to perform a biopsy. Briefly describe this procedure.

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    Which word found in this SOAP note means “black tumor”?

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    Which word found in this SOAP notes refers to a solid, elevated lesion? Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families

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    References

    You will primarily use your textbook as a reference this week. Provide a citation for your textbook (in APA format) here:

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    *If you are unfamiliar with APA citation, please see the Rasmussen College APA Guide: http://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa Select “References” on the left-hand panel and choose “Books” to learn how to properly cite your textbook for this course. Wk8: Marginalized Women And Childbearing Families