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Question 36

As the Chair of the Forms Committee at your hospital, you are helping to design a template for house staff members to use while collecting information for the history and physical. When asked to explain how "review of systems" differs from "physical exam," you explain that the review of systems is used to document

objective symptoms observed by the physician.

past and current activities, such as smoking and drinking habits.

a chronological description of patient’s present condition from time of onset to present.

subjective symptoms that the patient may have forgotten to mention or that may have seemed unimportant.

Correct Answer: D

The 'review of systems' is used to document subjective symptoms that the patient may have forgotten to mention or that may have seemed unimportant. It is a comprehensive, system-based series of questions that helps uncover symptoms that might be related to the patient's current condition or any other underlying conditions. It differs from the physical exam, which involves objective assessment by the physician.

Discussion

NickyOption: C

i was thinking it c

MarableOption: D

wHY D?