Health Assessment PQRSTU Flashcards

Study Notes

PQRSTU Health Assessment Components

P (Provocative or Palliative): Investigates factors that trigger or relieve symptoms.
Questions to consider: What were you doing when you noticed the symptom? What makes it better or worse?
Q (Quality or Quantity): Assesses the characteristics of the symptom.
Asks about the look, feel, or sound of the symptom and its intensity or severity.
R (Region or Radiation): Identifies the location of the symptom.
Explores whether the symptom is localized or if it radiates to other areas.
S (Severity Scale): Measures the intensity of the symptom.
Utilizes a scale from 1 to 10 to quantify severity and gauges if symptoms are improving, worsening, or remaining the same.
T (Timing): Determines the timing and frequency of the symptom.
Covers onset (when it first occurred), duration (how long it lasts), and frequency (how often it happens).
U (Understand Patient’s Perception): Evaluates the patient’s viewpoint of the problem.
Encourages patients to express their interpretation of the symptoms and their significance.
Mnemonic Order: The components of the health assessment tool are structured as PQRSTU.

Description

Test your knowledge on the PQRSTU method used in health assessments. This quiz covers key elements such as Provocative or Palliative, Quality or Quantity, and Region or Radiation. Enhance your understanding of how to evaluate patient symptoms effectively.