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

-Degree of symptom and/or pain on a scale from 1 to 10.

Question

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

-Degree of symptom and/or pain on a scale from 1 to 10.

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Severity refers to the degree of symptom and/or pain on a scale from 1 to 10.

Answer: A
 Location refers to the specific site of a symptom or pain.

Answer: B
 Quality describes the characteristics of a symptom, such as whether it is sharp or dull.

Answer: D
 Duration refers to the length of time a symptom or pain has been present.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when a symptom or pain occurs and any patterns or triggers associated with it.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to anything that makes a symptom or pain better or worse, such as medication or activity level.

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms are other symptoms or physical findings that may be related to the main symptom or pain being reported.

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