After Completing an Initial Survey and Treating Any Life Threats

question 7

Multiple Choice

After completing an initial survey and treating any life threats, the Paramedic should try to obtain a succinct history of the present illness, using a(n) ____ mnemonic.

• A) OPQRST
• B) SOPQRT
• C) POQRST
• D) OPQRTS

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response system.

Somatic Division

The somatic division refers to the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movements and conveys sensory information to the central nervous system.

Peripheral Nervous System

Comprises all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Spillover Effect

The phenomenon where an occurrence in one context or area affects another context or area, often seen in emotions and behaviors.