Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Area of the body in which the symptom is occurring.
A)Location
B)Quality
C)Severity
D)Duration
E)Timing
F)Context
G)Modifying factors
H)Associated signs and symptoms

Question

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Area of the body in which the symptom is occurring.
A)Location
B)Quality
C)Severity
D)Duration
E)Timing
F)Context
G)Modifying factors
H)Associated signs and symptoms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Location refers to the area of the body in which the symptom is occurring.

Answer: B
 Quality refers to the characteristics of the symptom, such as sharp, dull, throbbing, etc.

Answer: C
 Severity refers to the intensity or extent of the symptom.

Answer: D
 Duration refers to how long the symptom has been present or how long it lasts.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when the symptom occurs, such as all the time, only at night, etc.

Answer: F
 Context refers to the circumstances surrounding the symptom, such as what triggers it or what makes it worse.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to anything that affects the symptom, such as medication or activity level.

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to any other symptoms that occur along with the main symptom.

Match Each of These Terms, as They Are Used in a Medical