NREMT Advanced EMT

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What does the “Q” in PQRST mnemonic stands for?
  1. Quality of pain
  2. Quantity of pain
  3. Pain equations
  4. Quantity of Pressure
Explanation
Answer - A - 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 be asked of any patient experiencing chest pain.
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