Assessing Pain with OLD CART

Front

What does the "O" in the OLD CART mnemonic stand for when assessing pain?

Back

Onset

Front

In the OLD CART mnemonic, what does the "L" represent?

Back

Location

Front

What aspect of pain does the "D" in OLD CART refer to?

Back

Duration

Front

The "C" in OLD CART is used to assess which characteristic of pain?

Back

Character

Front

What does the "A" in OLD CART stand for in the context of pain assessment?

Back

Aggravating factors

Front

In the OLD CART mnemonic, what does the "R" represent?

Back

Radiation

Front

What does the "T" in OLD CART stand for when evaluating pain?

Back

Timing

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the OLD CART mnemonic? Onset, Location, Timing

Back

Diagnosis

Front

When using OLD CART, which question would help determine the "O" component? Where is the pain located? When did the pain start? What does the pain feel like? What makes the pain worse?

Back

When did the pain start?

Front

Which question would help assess the "L" in OLD CART? Options: How long does the pain last?, Where is the pain located?, What does the pain feel like?, What relieves the pain?

Back

Where is the pain located?