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OPQRST Assessment Model for EMTs

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What does O stand for in the OPQRST questions?

Onset

What should you determine when asking about the onset of symptoms?

Sudden or Gradual

What does P stand for in the OPQRST questions?

Provocation

What question could you ask regarding provocation?

What makes the symptom worse? What makes it better? Signup and view all the answers

What does Q stand for in the OPQRST questions?

Quality Signup and view all the answers

How might a patient describe their pain?

Crushing, Aching, Dull, Stabbing, Knife-like, Crampy, Gnawing, Burning, Tearing Signup and view all the answers

What does R stand for in the OPQRST questions?

Radiation Signup and view all the answers

What does S stand for in the OPQRST questions?

Severity Signup and view all the answers

How can a patient indicate the severity of their pain?

By rating the pain on a scale of 1-10 Signup and view all the answers

What does T stand for in the OPQRST questions?

Time Signup and view all the answers

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OPQRST Assessment Model for EMTs

Onset (O): Investigate when and how symptoms started; ask if the onset was sudden or gradual and if it is related to any activity.
Provocation (P): Determine what worsens or alleviates the symptoms; inquire about the patient's position when found.
Quality (Q): Encourage the patient to describe their pain using terms such as crushing, aching, dull, stabbing, or burning; utilize open-ended questions for clarity.
Radiation (R): Assess the location of the pain and inquire if it radiates to other areas.
Severity (S): Request the patient to rate their pain on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most severe.
Time (T): Ask for the duration of the symptoms to understand the timeline of the condition.

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Test your knowledge on the OPQRST assessment model used by EMTs to evaluate patient symptoms. This quiz covers each component, including onset, provocation, quality, radiation, severity, and time of the symptoms. Enhance your understanding of patient assessment in emergency situations.