MNEMONIC

Question 1

What is PQRST?

Answer 1

P- palliative/provocative factors= what makes it better or worse?
Q- quality of pain= what kind of pain are you experiencing? Pain score?
R- region and radiation of pain = location? does it radiate?
S- severity of pain = rate 0-10, rate worst, best and now for the pain. Mild, moderate, severe?
T- temporal aspect of pain = is the pain better/worse at any particular time? Is it continuous or intermittent?

Question 2

What is T.I.M.E wound management?

Answer 2

Way of assessing the wound.
T- tissue, non variable or deficient
I- infection or inflammation
M - Moisture imbalance
E- edge of wound, non advancing or undermining

Question 3

What is the ABCDE rule for melanomas?

Answer 3

It is used to determine changes in the most common types of melanomas.
A- asymmetry = parts of the lesion differ in shape
B- border irregular = edges of lesion are irregular in appearance.
C- colour changes = pigmentation consists of red, white or blue colours mixed with black, tan or brown.
D- diameter = usually larger than 6mm.
E- elevation/evolving- raised above the surface and has an uneven surface. Looks different from the rest or changing in size, shape and colour.

Question 4

What does the acronym R.I.C.E stand for and what it is used for?

Answer 4

R.I.C.E is commonly used for sprains and strains.
R=rest= helps limit movement that can worsen the injury
I=ice= applied to the area, reduces swelling and helps stop any bleeding
C=compression= apply pressure to the area or bandage the area to help stop bleeding and swelling
E=elevation= raising the injured area above the rest of the body (chest height) as a way to reduce swelling.

Question 5

What does the AVPU stand for and what is it used for?

Answer 5

It is a quick GCS.
A=alert
V=verbal
P=painful stimuli
U=unresponsive

Question 6

What is FAST and what is it used for?

Answer 6

FAST is used to tell if someone is having a stroke.
F=face-check the face for droopage
A=arms-can they lift both arms?
S=speech-is their speech slurred?
T=time-time is of the essence.

Question 7

What are the 5 P’s and what is it used to assess?

Answer 7

The 5 p's stand for :
-pain
-pallor
-pulselessness
-parathesia
-paralysis
It is used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity .