Questions and Answers
What does the 'C' in COLDSPA stand for?
What does the 'O' in COLDSPA refer to?
Onset
What is the focus of 'L' in COLDSPA?
Location
What does 'D' in COLDSPA assess?
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How is 'S' in COLDSPA defined?
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What does the 'P' in COLDSPA evaluate?
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What does 'A' in COLDSPA relate to?
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Study Notes
COLDSPA Pain Assessment Framework
- COLDSPA is an acronym used for assessing pain in patients.
- Each letter represents a different aspect of pain evaluation.
Character
- Evaluate the characteristics of pain: describe sensations like tingling, burning, or stabbing.
- Important to consider how it feels, looks, sounds, or smells.
Onset
- Determine when the pain began to understand the nature and urgency of the condition.
Location
- Identify the specific area of pain.
- Assess if the pain radiates to other parts of the body.
Duration
- Investigate how long the pain lasts: is it a continuous experience or does it recur periodically?
Severity
- Assess the intensity of pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
- 0 indicates no pain, while 10 signifies the worst pain ever experienced.
Pattern
- Explore factors that influence pain: what alleviates or exacerbates the pain.
- Clarify whether the pain is constant or intermittent.
Associated Factors
- Identify any other symptoms accompanying the pain such as nausea, vomiting, fever, or chills.
- Understand the holistic impact of pain on the patient's overall condition.
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Description
This quiz covers the COLDSPA acronym used for pain assessment. Each card focuses on different aspects of pain such as Character, Onset, Location, Duration, and Severity. Ideal for healthcare professionals wanting to enhance their pain assessment skills.
