Answer - B - The “Q” in PQRST mnemonic stands for “quality of pain.” The “P” stands for both provocation and palliation. The “R” stands for region, radiation, and recurrence. The “S” stands for severity. The “T” prompts the determination of the time elements of chest pain. These questions need to asked of any patient experiencing chest pain.

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NREMT Advanced EMT Practice Test #2

Category - EMT-I/85

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What does the “Q” in PQRST mnemonic stands for?

Quantity of pain
Quality of pain
Pain equations
Quantity of pressure

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Answer - B - The “Q” in PQRST mnemonic stands for “quality of pain.” The “P” stands for both provocation and palliation. The “R” stands for region, radiation, and recurrence. The “S” stands for severity. The “T” prompts the determination of the time elements of chest pain. These questions need to asked of any patient experiencing chest pain.

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