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Vital Sign Abbr.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PMI | Point of Maximal Impulse |
| PQRST | Provocation: What makes the pain better and what makes it worse? Quality: What does the pain feel like? (sharp, dull, burning, throbbing) Region and Radiation: Where is the pain? Is it felt in other areas? Severity: Rated using a pain scale. Timing: When did the pain start, how long does it last, how frequently does it return? |
| SAMPLE | Symptoms Allergies Medications Past medical history Last meal Events leading up to the problem Initial Assessment Mnemonic |
| SOB | Short of breath |