Duration. How long has it been at that level of pain. Which mnemonic are you talking about?
On pain of whipping, no.
This mnemonic is specific to asking history about pain. Onset- did the pain come on fast or slow Provocation/palliation- what makes the pain feel better or worse Quality- How does it feel? Sharp, throbbing, ache, ripping/tearing, etc. Radiation- Does the pain go anywhere, or radiate to other areas? Severity- Rate the pain on a 1/10 scale, 10 being the worst pain you've ever felt Time- When did it start? (May also want to ask what they were doing at that time)
Circulation. Sensation. Movement
Circulation Airway and Breathing
When you come upon an injured person, ABC is the mnemonic for what you check, in order of important: Airway Breathing Circulation The "D" is less often used and may stand for defibrillation or disability.
Light, Air, Water, Warmth, Nutrients
deformities open wounds tenderness swelling
In the mnemonic "khdudcm," the "m" stands for "meter," which is a unit of length in the metric system. This mnemonic is often used to help remember the order of metric prefixes: kilo (k), hecto (h), deca (d), unit (u), deci (d), centi (c), and milli (m). Each prefix represents a factor of ten relative to the base unit.
When treating sports injuries, avoid Heat, Alcohol, Running, and Massage as these can increase bleeding and swelling at the site of the injury. Alcohol could also mask the pain of the injury.
Could Fanny Play Violin Much Worse stand for the 6 nutrients:CalciumFibberProteinVitaminsMineralsWater
using a familiar thing to stand in for something you want to remember.
The D does not stand for anything. It is simply a D.