Mnemonics

Question 1

Taking a history (5 stages)

Answer 1

1 - ID & Consent

2 - OCART

3 - Broader History (diet, exercise, sleep, genes, drugs)

4 - Psychosocial

5 - ICE

Question 2

Define SOCRATES

Answer 2

Site (arm)
Onset (2 days ago)
Character (intermittent)
Radiation (yes, from chest)
Associated Symptoms (tight chest)
Timing (worse upon exertion)
Exacerbation and relief (rest)
Severity (4-8)

Likely diagnosis = Myocardial Infarction

Question 3

Outline the 5 vital signs

Answer 3

Temperature (37c)
Pulse Rate (60-100)
Blood Pressure (120/80)
Respiratory Rate (12-18)
Oxygen Saturation (>95%)

Question 4

Outline this mneumonic for heart sounds

Answer 4

All - Atrial
Prostitutes - Pulmonary
Take - Tricuspid
Money - Mitral

Question 5

Define ‘OCART’

Answer 5

Onset
- When did the symptom start?

Character
- Describe the feeling?

Associations
- Any other symptoms?

Radiation
- Is the pain travelling?

Timing
- Is the pain constant or worsening?