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

-When the pain/symptom occurs
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.

-When the pain/symptom occurs
A)Location
B)Quality
C)Severity
D)Duration
E)Timing
F)Context
G)Modifying factors
H)Associated signs and symptoms.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Timing refers to the time of day, frequency, and duration of when the symptom/pain occurs.

Answer: A 
 Location refers to the specific area on the body where the symptom/pain is located.

Answer: C 
 Severity refers to the intensity or degree of the symptom/pain.

Answer: D 
 Duration refers to the length of time the symptom/pain has occurred.

Answer: G 
 Modifying factors refer to any factors that make the symptom/pain better or worse.

Answer: H 
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to other symptoms that may be occurring along with the primary symptom/pain.

Answer: B 
 Quality refers to the nature or character of the symptom/pain.

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