Miscellaneous
1 What equations are commonly used on the wards? Anion Gap Na − (Cl + HCO 3 ) Normal = 10–14 FeNa FENa = [(U Na × S Cr )/(S…
Procedures
ESSENTIAL PROCEDURES Medical students will be expected to be able to perform the following procedures. Follow all standard barrier precautions. Note that in most instances, these procedures should only be…
History Taking
1 List the components of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) TABLE A-1 Glasgow Coma Scale Eye Response (E) Verbal Response (V) Motor Response (M) 1 = No response 1 =…
Outpatient Medicine
1 What is outpatient medicine? Outpatient medicine (or ambulatory medicine) refers to medical care that is delivered without admission to the hospital. The patient enters the facility where care is…
The Discharge Process
1 Who makes the decision that a patient can be discharged? Although residents, medical students, and other staff can anticipate a patient’s discharge, the attending physician makes the final decision…
Intensive Care Unit
1 What is the intensive care unit (ICU)? The ICU is a specialized area of the hospital designated for patients who are critically ill and may require increased monitoring, hemodynamic…
Medical Documentation and Writing Orders
1 What is the purpose of the medical record? The medical record is intended to provide a detailed account of the care that a patient receives and is essential for…
