OPQRSTUV Flashcards
1
Q
O
A
Onset
Timing // Duration
2
Q
P
A
Precipitating - Provocative - Palliative
What causes it? What makes it worse? What makes it better?
3
Q
Q
A
Quality - Quantity
Describe it… sharp, dull, etc
How does it feel, look, sound & how much of it is there?
How often, when, and how long?
4
Q
R
A
Region - Radiation
Where is it? Does it spread?
5
Q
S
A
Severity scale
Does it interfere with activities? Scale of 0 - 10?
6
Q
T
A
Treatments
What helps? For how long?
7
Q
U
A
Understanding
What do you think is causing it? How does it affect you?
8
Q
V
A
Values
Goals of care; expectations
