History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
Open questions
A
How can I help you today?
Why have you called the ambulance today?
2
Q
Targeted probing questions
A
Confirm complaint - Ok so you are feeling discomfort here is that correct?
Pertinent negatives - Used to rule out other diagnosis, due to findings. Pain in this region but no fall, rules out head injury.
3
Q
Targeted probing questions
Pain Assessment
A
OPQRST
Onset - when did the pain start
Provocation/palliation - does anything make the pain worse?
Quality - what does the pain feel like? Sharp, dull, aching.
Radiation - Does the pain travel anywhere else on the body?
Score - Rate 1-10 10 being the worst
Time - When did the pain start
