Which of the following questions would most accurately assess for the "S" in the OPQRST pneumonic?
A) "Does your pain stay in one place, or move?"
B) "On a scale of one to ten, how bad is your pain?"
C) "Do you have any significant medical history?"
D) "When exactly did your signs and symptoms begin?"
B
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A) Slang, structure, and subjectivity B) Profanity, slang, and contractions C) Notations, objectivity, profanity D) Contractions, contraindications, and familiarity
You have determined that your patient, a 6-year-old boy, most likely has epiglottitis. He has developed a high fever and appears very ill. You realize that this is a serious illness and you need to handle your patient carefully. You should:
A) not place anything in his mouth. B) give him ice chips to suck on. C) have him lie down with his head elevated. D) check his temperature regularly.