AVPU Flashcards
1
Q
What does AVPU stand for?
A
Alert, verbal, pain and unresponsive.
2
Q
What does the A stand for?
A
Is the person alert with eyes open?
3
Q
What does the V stand for?
A
Does the person respond to voice?
4
Q
What does the P stand for?
A
Does the person respond to pain?
5
Q
What does the U stand for?
A
The patient is completely unresponsive.
6
Q
To ascertain alertness, voice and responsiveness of the patient what are some questions we can ask?
A
Name, location and date.
7
Q
To ascertain pain, what are the pressure points?
A
Middle of the eyebrows and nail beds.
