Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
P
P
P
A
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
2
Q
R
I
C
E
And what’s it used for
A
Rest
Immobilize
Cold compression
Elevate
Used for bone and joint injury
3
Q
W
A
R
T
S
And what it’s used for
A
Warmth
ABC
Rest and reassurance
Treatment
Semiprone/comfortable position
Used for shock
4
Q
S
A
M
P
L
E
what is it used for
A
Signs of symptoms
Allergies
Medication
past medical history
Last intake
Events prior
Used for info
5
Q
F
A
S
T
What’s it used for
A
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
Stroke
6
Q
L
O
C
A
Level
Of
consciousness
7
Q
Eight steps of treatment
Hint: BLATSSHP
A
Burrier device - gloves
LOC
ABC
treatment
shock - WARTS
SAMPLE
head to toe
paperwork
