Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
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Included In This Lesson
Outline
OPQRST
- O-Onset
- P-Provoke or palliative
- Q-Quality or character
- R-Region or radiation
- S-Signs, severity, symptoms
- T-Time of onset, duration and intensity
Description
It is important not only to assess and document pain, but also assess and document the following characteristics so that the appropriate interventions occur.
Unit 8
Concepts Covered:
- Nervous System
- Muscular System
- Terminology
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
- Neurological Trauma
- Skeletal System
Study Plan Lessons
Cranial Nerves
Nervous System Anatomy
Muscle Anatomy (anatomy and physiology)
Neuro Terminology
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Dehydration
Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)
Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures
Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02 Nursing Mnemonic (Oh Oh Oh To Touch And Feel Very Good Velvet AH!)
Skeletal Anatomy
Musculoskeletal Terminology