PQRSTU Assessment Quiz

What is the purpose of the PQRSTU Assessment?

• To diagnose diseases

• To assess symptoms, especially pain

• To prescribe medication

• To evaluate mental health

In the PQRSTU Assessment, what does the 'P' stand for?

• Provocative/Palliative

• Pain

• Pressure

• Persistent

What question is associated with 'Q' in the PQRSTU Assessment?

• "What makes it worse or better?"

• "What does it feel like (e.g., sharp, dull)?"

• "Where is it? Does it spread?"

• "Rate it on a scale of 0 to 10."

In the PQRSTU Assessment, what does 'R' refer to?

• Rate

• Region/Radiation

• Reaction

• Relief

What is the question for 'S' in the PQRSTU Assessment?

• "When did it start?"

• "What do you think is causing it?"

• "Rate it on a scale of 0 to 10."

• "What makes it worse or better?"

What does 'T' stand for in the PQRSTU Assessment?

• Timing

• Temperature

• Tension

• Treatment

Which question corresponds to 'U' in the PQRSTU Assessment?

• "What makes it worse or better?"

• "What do you think is causing it?"

• "Where is it? Does it spread?"

• "Rate it on a scale of 0 to 10."

What type of approach is the PQRSTU Assessment?

• Random

• Systematic

• Subjective

• Experimental

Which aspect of symptoms does the PQRSTU Assessment focus on?

• Emotional

• Physical

• Pain

• Cognitive

What does the 'P' in PQRSTU ask about?

• The location of the pain

• The quality of the pain

• What makes the pain worse or better

• The timing of the pain