English 2 OPQRST questions Flashcards
To master routine OPQRST questions to use in Patient Encounter
1
Q
Onset
3 questions
A
- When did the (symptom) start?
- When did you first notice the (symptom)?
- Did it start gradually or suddenly?
2
Q
Provoking and Palliating factors
2 questions
A
- What makes the pain worse?
2. What makes the pain better?
3
Q
Quality
3 questions
A
- Could you describe the (symptom)?
- What type of pain is it?
- Is the pain sharp or dull?
4
Q
Region and Radiation
2 questions
A
- Could you show me where it hurts?
2. Does the pain move anywhere else?
5
Q
Severity
2 questions
A
On a scale of 1 to 10,
10 being the worst pain you can imagine,
A. how severe is the pain now?
B. how severe was it when it started?
6
Q
Symptoms (relevant to differential diagnosis)
First 3 questions (out of 6) (related to symptoms)
A
- Do you have (symptom: noun)?
- Do you feel (symptom: adjective)?
- Sometimes patients with (chief complaint) have (symptom: noun). Has this happened to you?
7
Q
Describe 7 kinds of body secretions
A
- stool
- urine
- phlegm
- nasal
- vaginal
- wound
- eye discharge
8
Q
Timing
2 questions
A
- How long/many hours/many days/many weeks have you been having the (symptom)?
- Does the (symptom) come and go or do you have it all the time?
9
Q
Symptoms (relevant to differential diagnosis)
Last 3 questions (out of 6) (related to changes)
A
- Have you noticed any change in (habit)?
- Has anyone noticed any change in your (appearance)?
- Have you been (verb)ing more than usual?
10
Q
Secretion questions
First 3 questions (out of 6) (Color, Appearance, Amount)
A
- What color is the secretion?
- Could you described the (secretion)?
- Do you have a large amount of (secretion)?
11
Q
Secretion questions
Last 3 questions (out of 6) (Frequency, Odor, Blood)
A
- How often do you have the (secretion)? Frequency
- Have you noticed any unusual smell in the (secretion)? Odor
- Have you noticed any blood in your (secretion)? Blood
