nursing mnemonics and tips

Question 1

Level of consciousness assessment
AVPU

Answer 1

Alert
Voice
Pain
Unresponsive

Question 2

Health hx assessment
SAMPLE

Answer 2

Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical hx
Last oral intake
Events

Question 3

Alcoholism screening
CAGE

Answer 3

Concern
Apparent
Grave
Evidence

Question 4

Emergency trauma assessment
ABCDE

Answer 4

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure

Question 5

Warning signs of cancer
CAUTION

Answer 5

Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that doesnt heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump
Indigestion or dysphasia
Obvious change in wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness