Help on vital signs part of exam

Please help.....I know I've heard this before but am drawing a complete blank....On examination, temperature 97, blood pressure 139/73, heart rate 89, respiratory rate 16. She is 93% s/l on rule _______. She runs this and General Appearance together and I just can't get it. Thank you so much for any help. ...

Sometimes one of my doctors will just state the numbers when giving vital signs. Just wonder how some of you handle this? ...

She could also be saying any other phonetically similar letters. There is nothing else listed under the vitals, so its probably a generic "all negative" term. (Afebrile, Stable Vital Signs...something else) This dictator is one of those where the who PE is abbreviations. Thanks ...

In vital signs of a neurological exam of 8yo boy. s/l askum 54 cm. ...

Since when are vital signs separated by semicolons? Did I miss something??? My feedback - VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure is 183/111; pulse is 88;88, respiratory rate 18;18, temperature 97;97, oxygen 96%.96. ...

Not putting in the temperature at all, no matter how clear it is dictated. Messing up the sequence of the rest and the measurements..this is beyond annoying ...

Clearly s/l "for far." I thought maybe he was saying 4th floor, but doesn't sound that way at all. Could it be some kind of specialized nursing staff for rehab? An excellent dictator - I just can't figure this bit out! ...

I am planning to take my CMT exams in a couple of months. A couple of queries - How many questions are asked in part I (theory) and part II (transcription performance)? What is the passing grade? Any information will be helpful. Thanks! ...

Not sure where to put this. Just started doing nursing home dictations and I need to know where "Patient is drinking thickened liquids." would go under the PHYSICAL EXAM. I'm thinking Neuro, but not sure. ...

Sounds like it should be simple, but I've never heard it and can't find it. In the physical exam he says - Cellulitis of the lower extremities. No obvious _____ (s/l nitis). Has anyone ever heard of this, and if so, what is it. I'm not finding it in any searches. ...

Anyone know anything about Vital Lines out of Bogart, Georgia? Their website says they accept resumes, but there is nothing else. I am assuming they would probably have Independent Contractor positions. Wondering if anyone else has heard of them before I send in my resume. Thanks. ...

Extraocular muscles intact. (L signs) clear. No wheezes ...

The patient has a UTI. "Abdomen is soft and non-tender. No revandabrit signs" revandibrit??? ...

No signs of new s/l papilardiracteroid. Wounds are currently healing. ...

Persistent cough with mild progressive dyspnea with advanced mass-like consolidation with (cut sign, cussign, cufsine) noted within right lung parenchyma. This is an english-speaking doctor, very clear... ...

No past reports to look this up and doctor does not repeat in the report. "# weeks post s/l table signs, left index" The only thing it mentions about the index is it has a hypertrophic scar. Any ideas? Thank you avulsion injury laceration ...

Does anyone else have this rule with transcription? I was told a while back and cannot remember where I heard it that you are not to use plus or minus signs anymore unless using them for actual math. For example, positive bowel sounds instead of + bowel sounds, or +2 pedal edema should be plus-2 pedal edema. ...

I have read the conversations here with such deep compassion for the fear and hopelessness most are experiencing in this transition from proud profession to extinction. From my cocoon of full benefit hospital system position, I still deeply empathized with my fellow MTs in distress. I have the sense that I will soon join your ranks and would like to ask what are the signs that your hospital/service is preparing to "save money" by throwing their dedicated employees into the giant cess ...

Hi everyone, new to this forum. I work for a hospital and a lot of us are getting a bad vibe lately, we work from home but we are noticing little things happening, we keep losing our connections, Joblister keeps disconnecting and we are told the firewall is being updated. Was wondering if anyone noticed little things like this before they were outsourced. Thank you ...

I have a doctor who, under the neurological exam section, says, Deep tendon reflexes were intact. Tinel's and <s/l sickelseen> signs were both negative. Romberg was negative..." Thanks to anyone who might have a clue! ...

These all happened to me: Your interview keeps getting rescheduled, and rescheduled. The interviewer walks out into the lobby to greet you, and appears disappointed/less-than-enthused. Your interview is conducted not just by one or two people, but by an intimidating group of 4 or 5 glowering, power-suit-clad men & women, in a huge board room. Donald Trump begins to come to mind. ("You're NOT hired!") Worse, your interview is conducted in a cubbyhole under t ...

She's not available on email, she's not signed into Spark and she doesn't answer her phone, or she's off on vacation. This happens day in, day out. ...

When a doc dictates lets say "negative Kernig" versus stating "negative Kernig sign" will I transcribe it as "negative Kernigs" or "negative Kernig's" ...

On a knee examination, the doc is saying "Lachman and s/l memory signs are positive." Does memory make sense? TIA ...

and is it mandatory??? MModal Tech and my cable company say it is causing me to lag in a major way...so I kind of dont use it anymore...not that anyone knows yet!!! just curious ...

Help on vital signs part of exam - lori

Please give us the words before and after that you were able to understand. - Olive

Try this - sm

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