Important Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
R.A.C.E.
A
Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish
2
Q
P.A.S.S.
A
Pull
Aim (at the floor)
Squeeze
Sweep (side to side)
3
Q
A.D.P.I.E.
A
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
4
Q
5 P’s
A
Pain
Position
Potty
Personal belongings
Pump
5
Q
A.B.C.
A
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
6
Q
F.A.S.T. (stroke)
A
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time
7
Q
E.A.T.
A
Evaluate
Assess
Teach
8
Q
S.M.A.R.T.
A
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-bound
9
Q
S.H.E. (Virchow’s Triad)
A
Stasis
Hypercoagulability
Endothelial Damage
