Random qs about Step 2 CS

[BabyPsychDoc]

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Any responses would be much appreciated.

1) What is the ambient temperature in the testing centres? I am taking it in Chicago in 2 weeks, so I expect it is going to be pretty warm outside. how cool do they keep it inside? I do not want to freeze to death, but I also do not want to sweat like a pig for 8 hrs.

2) Do SPs understand "urinating"? Here, I have been trained to ask about "passing water", or "peeing" but my US-born hubby tells me this is not going to be understood in the US.

3) How about "waterworks"? If I ask a British patient about a UTI, 7 times out of 10, they will blink at me with a blank expression. I learnt to ask about waterworks problems or waterworks infections. My hubby tells me that waterworks are being dealt with by the city council.

4) Passing wind?

5) Tummy pain or belly ache? Or would they understand "abdominal pain"?

6) Poo? Or stool?

Thanks!!!

 

[tulips]

These are really funny questions...

1. I took it in Atlanta in May - I had on a tank top and my white coat and was quite comfortable. Don't know about Chicago.

2. Say urinating, or peeing if they don't understand (but they probably will). Passing water is a no go.

3. Ask about the symptoms, not the diagnosis. Burning on urination? Pain with urination? Blood in urine? Increased frequency? Increased urgency? Don't say waterworks - I agree with your husband on that one.

4. Passing gas, but I'm pretty sure I didn't ask anyone about this when I took it.

5. They'll understand all of those words, take your pick.

6. I usually say bowel movement or stool.

 

[BabyPsychDoc]

These are really funny questions...

1. I took it in Atlanta in May - I had on a tank top and my white coat and was quite comfortable. Don't know about Chicago.

2. Say urinating, or peeing if they don't understand (but they probably will). Passing water is a no go.

3. Ask about the symptoms, not the diagnosis. Burning on urination? Pain with urination? Blood in urine? Increased frequency? Increased urgency? Don't say waterworks - I agree with your husband on that one.

4. Passing gas, but I'm pretty sure I didn't ask anyone about this when I took it.

5. They'll understand all of those words, take your pick.

6. I usually say bowel movement or stool.

Glad to provide a source of entertainment to fellow SNDers! 😀

And thanks for the advice.🙂

 

[Skills of House]

These are really funny questions...

I had on a tank top and my white coat.....

Seriously????

 

[Biscuit799]

The ambient temperature is quite comfortable for business attire, as you'll be expected to wear, with a white coat on. I took it in Chicago, and I was comfortable in my shirt and tie with a white coat. As far as terminology, urination, defacation, etc, are all fine. UTI is a pretty common term, so that should work as well. Your boyfriend is probably your best resource for this kind of thing, though. If in doubt, just use the term, and if they don't understand, the SP will ask about it.