EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

What does the “R” in the OPQRST assessment tool stand for?
  1. Region and Rancor
  2. Rhonchi and Rales
  3. Region and Radiation
  4. Rhonchi and Radiation
Explanation
Answer: C - The “R” in the OPQRST assessment tool stands for Region and Radiation. For example, if a patient is in pain you need to know where it is located and if it is radiating to any other parts of the body.
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