Mnemonics

Question 1

DCAP-BTLS

Answer 1

Secondary assessment

deformities
Contusions
Abrasions
Penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling

Question 2

SAMPLE

Answer 2

Used for history taking

Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medication’s
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading to incident

Question 3

ABCDE

Answer 3

Patient assessment
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Expose

Question 4

AVPU

Answer 4

Rapid triage

Alert
Response to verbal
Response to pain
Unresponsive

Question 5

AEIOU TIPS

Answer 5

Altered mental status

Alcohol / drugs
Epilepsy
Insulin
Overdose
Underdose
Trauma
Infection
Psychiatric
Stroke / shock

Question 6

OPQRST

Answer 6

Pain assessment

Onset
Provocation
Quality
Radiation
Severity
Time