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

-Character of the symptom/pain (burning, gnawing).
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.

-Character of the symptom/pain (burning, gnawing).
A)Location
B)Quality
C)Severity
D)Duration
E)Timing
F)Context
G)Modifying factors
H)Associated signs and symptoms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Quality refers to the character of a symptom or pain (e.g. burning, gnawing).

Answer: A
 Location refers to where the symptom or pain is located.

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

Answer: D
 Duration refers to how long the symptom or pain lasts.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when the symptom or pain occurs (e.g. after a meal, during exercise).

Answer: F
 Context refers to the situation or circumstances in which the symptom or pain occurs.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to things that make the symptom or pain better or worse (e.g. medications, rest).

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to any other symptoms or changes that occur along with the main symptom or pain (e.g. fever, nausea).

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