DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE ● “Were all your pregnancies carried to full term?
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Name:
Sex:
Age:
Birthdate: Pregnancy Outcomes
Place of Birth:
Marital Status: ● “How were your deliveries—normal delivery or cesarean section?”
Nationality:
Religion: ● “Did you experience any complications during pregnancy or delivery?”
Phone number:
Contact Person:
Contact Number: 🔎 Follow-up if needed:
Educational Background:
● “Were there any miscarriages or pregnancies that did not reach full term?”
Occupation:
Health insurance:
● “Did any of your babies need special care after birth?”
Source and reliability:
REASON FOR SEEKING HEALTHCARE/CHIEF COMPLAINT:
Chief Complaint:
Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Admitting Diagnosis:
● “During any of your pregnancies, were you diagnosed with high blood
pressure or diabetes?”
Admitting Vital Signs
● “Do you recall being told you had gestational hypertension or
● Temp:
preeclampsia?”
● HR:
● RR:
● BP:
● O₂ Sat:
Fertility History
● GCS:
● “Did you ever experience difficulty getting pregnant?”
Gravida–Para
● “How many times have you been pregnant in your lifetime?” ● “Were you ever evaluated or treated for infertility?”
● “How many children do you have?”
Sexual History (ask gently)
● “Are you currently sexually active?” Menstrual Symptoms
● “Is it with one partner?” ● “Do you usually experience pain or cramps during menstruation?”
● “Do you have any concerns related to sexual activity at this time?” ● “Have you ever noticed heavy bleeding, spotting between periods, or
bleeding after intercourse?”
➡️ Acceptable if patient answers: “Not a priority right now”
Last Menstrual Period
● “When was your last menstrual period?”
Contraceptive History
● “Have you used any family planning or birth control methods in the past?”
● “What type did you use and for how long?” Gynecologic Conditions
● “Are you currently using any contraceptive method?” ● “Have you ever been diagnosed with any gynecologic conditions or
infections?”
🔎 Probe if needed: ● “Have you ever had sexually transmitted infections or pelvic infections?”
● “Did you stop using contraception for any particular reason?”
Gynecologic Procedures
GYNECOLOGIC HISTORY
● “Have you ever had any gynecologic surgeries or procedures, such as D&C
Menstrual History or hysterectomy?”
● “At what age did you have your first menstruation?”
● “How would you describe your menstrual cycle—regular or irregular?”
Cervical Screening
● “How many days does your period usually last?”
● “Have you ever had a Pap smear?”
● “Is the flow light, moderate, or heavy?”
● “When was your most recent Pap smear?” ● “Do you know what medications she is taking for her heart condition?”
● “Do you recall if the result was normal?”
Vaginal Health Paternal Side
● “Have you noticed any vaginal discharge, foul odor, itching, or discomfort ● “How about on your father’s side—any known chronic illnesses?”
before your admission?”
● “Any history of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, or stroke on your
father’s side?”
Breast Health
PAST HEALTH HISTORY:
● “Do you perform breast self-exams?”
1. Childhood Illnesses
● “Have you noticed any breast lumps, pain, or nipple discharge?” ● “When you were a child, did you have any serious illnesses?”
● “Have you ever had a mammogram?” ● “Did you have illnesses like measles, chickenpox, or asthma growing up?”
● “Were there any long hospital stays during your childhood?”
General Family History
➡️ If none: “No significant childhood illnesses reported.”
● “Are there any illnesses that run in your family?”
2. Hospitalizations and Surgeries
● “Has any close family member been diagnosed with heart disease, high
blood pressure, diabetes, or stroke?” ● “Have you ever been admitted to the hospital before this?”
● “Have you ever had any surgeries or operations?”
Maternal Side 🔎 Probe:
● “How about on your mother’s side—did your mother or her relatives have ● “Any minor procedures, even many years ago?”
any heart problems?”
● “Was your mother ever diagnosed with heart disease or chest pain?” ➡️ If none: “No previous hospitalizations or surgeries.”
3. Serious Injuries ● “Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine?”
● “Have you ever had any serious accidents or injuries?” ● “How many doses and do you recall the brand?”
● “Any head injury, fractures, or loss of consciousness in the past?”
➡️ If none: “No history of serious injuries.” 6. Allergies
● “Do you have any allergies to food, medicines, or the environment?”
4. Serious / Chronic Illnesses ● “Have you ever experienced rashes, difficulty breathing, or swelling after
taking medications?”
● “Have you ever been diagnosed with any long-term illness?”
● “Do you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or seizures?” ➡️ If none: “No known drug, food, or environmental allergies.”
● “When were you first told you had high blood pressure or diabetes?”
7. Maintenance Medications (Home Meds)
🔎 Probe: ● “Before hospitalization, what medicines were you taking regularly?”
● “How often do you take them?”
● “Are you on maintenance medications for these conditions?”
● “Do you sometimes miss doses? What makes it difficult?”
● “Do you have regular checkups?”
5. Immunization History
🔎 Probe:
● “Do you take medicines only when you feel symptoms?”
● “Do you recall receiving your childhood vaccinations?”
8. Travel History
● “Do you have a BCG scar?”
● “Have you traveled outside your city or country recently?”
● “Have you received vaccines like measles, tetanus, or hepatitis B?”
● “Any travel in the past few months before you got sick?”
COVID-19
GORDON’S FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PATTERN 3. Elimination Pattern
1. Health Perception–Health Management Pattern ● “Before admission, how often did you usually urinate and have bowel
movements?”
● “Before you were hospitalized, how did you usually describe your health?”
● “Did you ever experience constipation before?”
● “What do you think caused your current condition?”
● “Since being hospitalized, have you noticed changes in bowel movement?”
● “How were you managing your high blood pressure and diabetes before?”
● “Do you feel discomfort with the catheter or difficulty voiding?”
● “Were there times you missed or stopped taking your medications? What
made it difficult?”
● “When you feel symptoms like headache or dizziness, what do you usually
do?” 4. Activity–Exercise Pattern
● “Do you use any herbal medicines or home remedies?” ● “What activities were you able to do on your own before you got sick?”
● “How did you usually exercise or stay active?”
● “Now, what movements are difficult for you?”
2. Nutritional–Metabolic Pattern
● “Do you feel weak or easily tired when moving or being repositioned?”
● “Before hospitalization, what was your usual diet like?”
● “What worries you most when trying to move?”
● “Do you usually eat on time or skip meals?”
● “How much water do you drink in a day?”
● “Were there any foods you avoided because of your blood pressure or 5. Sleep–Rest Pattern
sugar?”
● “How many hours of sleep do you usually get at night?”
● “Do you feel any difficulty swallowing now?”
● “Do you feel rested when you wake up?”
● “Have you noticed weight loss or poor appetite recently?”
● “Since being in the hospital, is it hard to sleep?”
● “What usually helps you relax or sleep?”
● “Is this something you would like to discuss later when you feel better?”
6. Cognitive–Perceptual Pattern
● “Do you feel alert and aware of what’s happening around you?”
10. Coping–Stress Tolerance Pattern
● “Do you have headaches or pain right now?”
● “What worries you most about your condition right now?”
● “Is it difficult for you to speak or express what you want to say?”
● “How do you usually cope with stress?”
● “Do you feel numbness or changes in sensation on one side of your body?”
● “Who do you talk to when you feel anxious or afraid?”
7. Self-Perception–Self-Concept Pattern ● “What helps you stay hopeful?”
● “How do you feel about yourself now compared to before your illness?”
● “What has been the hardest part of this experience for you?”
11. Value–Belief Pattern
● “Do you feel frustrated or worried about being dependent on others?”
● “Is your faith or belief system important to you during this illness?”
● “Does praying or spiritual practice help you cope?”
8. Role–Relationship Pattern ● “Is there anything we can do to support your spiritual needs?”
● “Who usually takes care of you at home?”
● “How has your illness affected your role in the family?”
● “Who do you rely on most for emotional support?”
9. Sexuality–Reproductive Pattern
● “Do you have any concerns related to intimacy or your relationship at this
time?”