Acronyms Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
ABC
A
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
2
Q
RICE
A
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
*For bruises, sprains and strains.
3
Q
LOC
A
Level of Consciousness
4
Q
WARTS
A
Warmth Airway Rest Reassure, Treatment Semi-prone
*For treating shock.
5
Q
PEARL
A
Pupils are Equal And Reactive to Light
*Used during the secondary survey to check the pupils.
6
Q
SAMPLE
A
Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medication Past pertinent History Last Meal Events Prior
7
Q
AVPU
A
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
*For assessing LOC.
8
Q
OPQRSTU
A
Onset Provoke (what makes it worse?) Quality Rationale Severity (scale 1 - 10) Time (when did it start)
*For assessing pain.
9
Q
6 rights to medication
A
Right person Right drug Right dose Right route Right time Right documentation
10
Q
KED Strap Order
A
My - Middle Baby - Bottom Looks - Legs Hot - Head Tonight - Top
11
Q
Spine board strap order
A
Chest
Hips
Head
Rest
