Message From Mrs. K.
Please begin this challenge by listening to a message from Mrs. Kliegman.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Trina Woods - Immune System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Trina Woods is a teenager who is exhibiting flu-like symptoms. Her chart says that she has muscle aches, neck stiffness and a large bulls-eye rash around what appears to be a bug bite of some kind. She also has swollen lymph nodes.
Justin Beiber - Respiratory System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Meet Justin Beiber, a very famous pop star. He has lost his voice and his chart says he has a slight fever and a mild cough.
Barbie Dahl - Digestive System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Barbie Dahl is a 17 year-old teen who was brought in by her worried parents. Her chart says she is 5'7" tall and weighs 90 lbs. Her blood pressure is low. Her parents said that Barbie doesn't socialize much. Barbie says she eats a lot, but her parents say she really doesn't.
Earl E. Riser - Circulatory System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mr. Riser is a 42 year old man complaining of discomfort in the center of his chest and pain in his jaw. His chart notes that he appears sweaty and anxious. He has been a smoker since he was 18 years old and smokes over a pack of cigarettes a day. He also says his life has been very stressful lately.
Jerry Atrics - Nervous System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mr. Atrics is an 82 year-old man. He was brought in by Mrs. Atrics, his wife, who is very worried. The other day she found her husband wandering the neighborhood, looking for their home. She says he has been very forgetful, especially forgetting things she just told him earlier. Sometimes he can't remember who she is. He has been very grumpy and argumentative.
Sam Anchor - Nervous System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mr. Anchor works at CNN. He has come in because he has noticed that his hand has a tremor - that it shakes. All his vital signs are good, but on the chart it is noted that he walks rather slowly - he is dragging his feet a bit. Also, he has difficulty getting out of his seat.
Rita Booke - Immune System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Ms. Booke is 26 years old. The chart notes that she has a rash across her nose and cheeks that is made worse when she is out in the sun. Also, Ms. Booke has been losing some of her hair.
Newman - Respiratory System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Newman is a 36 year old male. His medical chart, dated April 30, says that Newman has spring allergies, particularly to pollen. He is wheezing and having a little difficulty taking deep breaths.
Sarah Palin - Circulatory System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Ms. Palin is a 55 year-woman who appears to be in good health. Her major complaint is that sometimes it feels like her heart is skipping a beat. When that happens she feels dizzy. She is scared. What is wrong with her?
Pete Sahut - Muscular System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Pete is a 45 year old man who works as a waiter in a local restaurant. His major complaint is deep pain in his shoulder, especially when he carries heavy trays at work above his shoulder. He says it also hurts if he lays on that side in bed.
CeCe Liyack - Digestive System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Miss Liyack is a 21 year old female complaining of stomach pain, diarrhea and bloating. She finds that her symptoms appear when she eats bread, pasta and cake. She is not a happy camper. Please help her.
Suzy Snorer - Respiratory System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mrs. Snorer is a 38 year-old woman who needs help because she feels tired and irritable all of the time. Her husband tells you that she snores quite loudly and sometimes seems to be gasping for air. Mrs. Snorer also tells you that she wakes up with a headache.
Anita Brayke - Nervous System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Anita is a 33 year-old teacher who says she can't control certain movements, like blinking and jerking her head when she gets anxious. She is otherwise in good health. However, you do note that she is clearing her throat a lot, although there is no medical reason to do so.
Gladys Friday - Skeletal
MEDICAL HISTORY: Gladys Friday is an 71 year old female. Her posture is stooped and her chart notes that her height last year was 5'5", but this year it is 5"4". She complains of pain, particularly in her back. An X-Ray confirms that she has indeed fractured a bone from her fall.
Pepe Roni - Digestive System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mr. Roni is a college student and football player. He is overweight and eats a lot. His major complaints are that his throat burns after he eats, he burps, and some liquid comes up from his stomach into his mouth.
Britney Spears - Skeletal System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Britney Spears was performing in concert when she slipped during her song, "Oops I Did It Again". Her chart notes that there are bruises around her nose and eyes and she is having difficulty breathing through her nose.
Hillary Clinton - Immune System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mrs. Clinton is getting information for her neighbor. The neighbor's 7 year old son has been acting very tired, frequently has to go to the bathroom and is always hungry. You have ordered blood tests. What is the problem?
Donald Trump - Skeletal System
MEDICAL HISTORY: POTUS is very concerned that his golf game with Vladimir Putin will be a big failure. He has pain in his shoulder when he tries to swing the golf club. His chart says that he is overweight and that there is redness on his left shoulder.
Max Power - Digestive System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Max Power is a 14 year old boy who is complaining of bad stomach cramps that are relieved by going to the bathroom. His bowel movements are loose and watery. His chart also notes that his stomach is bloated. Max's parents inform you that Max has been bullied at school and gets very stressed out about going to school.
VicTorious - Muscular System
MEDICAL HISTORY: Mr. Torious is a high school senior with a knee problem. He was shooting hoops and felt a pop in his right knee. He is limping now and his knee is red and swollen.
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