Items are on the problem list. Answer & Explanation For this case there are 22 required history questions: (CC (2), HPI/Symptom+ Assoc. Symptoms (10), PMH/Surg/Hosp/Meds/Environment (4), Allergies (1), FH (0), SH (0), Prevention/Risk Behaviors (0), ROS (5). 1. Take the patient's HISTORY.  Decide of this is a patient that can be treated as an outpatient; focused case - fewer history questions needed versus a patient who might be hospitalized for treatment (comprehensive case) where all components of a history. > Document abnormal findings in your problem list. 2. Proceed to perform a PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT.  Assess vital signs and perform the examination appropriate for the type of case identified by the above history. Ariela Hernandez Acute onset dyspnea and syncope