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Medical

Detectives Lesson
1 Notes
Lesson 1: Disease Detectives
8 What is a Symptom?
Table of Contents
9 Aseptic Techniques

10 Diagnosis

3 What are Vital Signs? 11 Bacteria & Viruses


4 Pulse
12 Finding Patientsʼ Test Results
5 Respiratory Rates

6 Blood Pressure 13 Pathogens

7 Independent, Dependent, and


Controlled Variables
Medical Detectives Vital Signs 3

What are Vital Signs?


Measurements, specifically
pulse rate, temperature,
respiration rate, and blood
pressure, that indicate the state
of a patient's essential body
functions.
Medical Detectives Pulse 4

Pulse
A pulse is a measurement of a heartbeat as it pumps blood.
Medical Detectives Respiratory Rates 5

Respiratory Rates
The measure of how many
breaths a person takes in a
measured amount of time.
Medical Detectives- Disease Blood Pressure 6
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Blood Pressure
The pressure of blood in the circulatory
system.
Medical Detectives- Disease Independent/Dependent/Controlled Variables 7
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Independent, Dependent, and Controlled Variables


Independent: Is the changed variable by the person thatʼs making the experiment
Dependent: The response that comes when you change the independent
Controlled: Something/Someone used for a comparison for checking the results.
Medical Detectives- Disease What is a Symptom? 8
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What is a Symptom?
A sign that can indicate a mental or
physical illness in a person or animal.
Medical Detectives- Disease Aseptic Techniques 9
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Aseptic Techniques
The use of practices and procedures to
prevent contaminations from pathogens.
Medical Detectives- Disease Diagnosis 10
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Diagnosis
The use of identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical
evidence.
Medical Detectives- Disease Bacteria & Viruses 11
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Bacteria &
Viruses
Bacteria: Living, single-celled organisms that do not rely
on a host. They are able to reproduce quickly inside the
body, making copies as they divide an split into two.

Viruses: Microscopic organisms that can infect hosts


Medical Detectives- Disease Finding Patientsʼ Test Results 12
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Finding Patientsʼ Test Results


To find a patientʼs test results, you must do the following steps in order:
Review Case Notes: Examine the patient's medical file, physician notes, and any documented symptoms or history.

Conduct a Neurological Exam: Assess the patient's nervous system to identify any abnormalities or issues.

Analyze Test Results: Look at the results from various medical tests (e.g., blood tests, imaging studies) to gather important information
about the patient's health.

Formulate a Diagnosis: Based on the collected information, propose a preliminary diagnosis.

Diagnostic Imaging: Review any imaging results (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) to further support your diagnosis.

Document Findings: Record your observations, test results, and diagnosis in a systematic manner.

Create Educational Materials: Develop materials to educate the patient or others about the diagnosis and treatment plan.

Reflect on the Process: Evaluate the steps taken and the conclusions drawn to improve future investigations
Medical Detectives- Disease Pathogens 13
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Pathogens

A microorganism that
causes disease in a host
organism
Medical Detectives- Disease Example 14
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For example, letʼs say we have a human named Bob


Bobʼs pulse rate (number of
heartbeats in an amount of time) is
Pulse: 67
at 67, his respiration rate (number of
Breaths: 75
breaths in an amount of time) is at
BP: 50
75, his blood pressure is at 50, and
Temp: 15*F
his temperature is at 15 degrees
Fahrenheit.
IV: Vital Signs
DV: Bobʼs Stat.
The IV (independent variable) is the
CV: Bob
vital signs, the DV (dependent
variable) is Bobʼs status, and the CV
(controlled variable) is Bob.
Medical Detectives Next Set of Notes 15

Next Set of Notes


The next set of notes will cover
organisms and microorganisms like
fungi and more in-depth pathogens.

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