Mnemonics

Question 1

WOMAN PE
What is the mnemonic and what is it for?

Answer 1

Falls.

W - Vasovagal syncope
O - Orthostatic (postural) hypotension
M - Mechanical
A - Arrhythmias
N - Neurological
P - Pscyhological
E - Electrolyte imbalance

Question 2

ACE FISH SHAPED
What is the mnemonic and what is it for?

Answer 2

Unconsciousness.

A - Anxiety
C - Cardiac arrest
E - Extremities of heat

F - Fainting
I - Infantile convulsions
S - Shock
H - Head injury

S - Stroke
H - Heart attack
A - Asphyxia
P - Poisoning
E - Epilepsy
D - Diabetes

Question 3

ALARMS
What is the mnemonic and what is it for?

Answer 3

Gastro problems.

A - Anaemia
L - Loss of weight
A - Anorexia
R - Recent onset
M - Melena (black stool) or haematemesis
S - Swallowing problems

Question 4

Five F’s
What is the mnemonic and what is it for?

Answer 4

Abdominal distension.

Fat
Fluid
Flatus
Faeces
Fetus

Question 5

Six P’s
What is the mnemonic and what is it for?

Answer 5

Neurological/compartment syndrome

Pain
Poikilothermia
Pallor
Pulse
Paraesthesia
Paralysis

Question 6

HATT
What is the mnemonic and what is it for?

Answer 6

Burns.

H - How was it burned?
A - Area of burn?
T - Time of burn, length of exposure?
T - Temperature of burn source