Subjective assessment Flashcards
1
Q
cramping, dull, aching
A
muscle
2
Q
sharp and shooting
A
nerve root
3
Q
sharp, bright, lightening
A
nerve
4
Q
burning, pressure like, stinging, aching
A
sympathetic nerve
5
Q
deep nagging, dull
A
bone
6
Q
sharp, severe, intolerable
A
fracture
7
Q
throbbing, diffuse
A
vasculature
8
Q
SOCRATES
A
severity
onset
characteristics
radiation
association
timing
exacerbating + easing
site
9
Q
Cauda equina red flags - 7
A
bilateral
walking issues
bladder changes
urine retention
bowl changes
saddle anaesthesia
erectile dysfunction
10
Q
Non specific red flags -9
A
nonstop pain (especially at night)
under 18/ over 60
cancer history
fever
osteoporosis
weight loss
Immunocompromised
Major trauma
diabetes
