Observational pain scales
Non-verbal adult with advanced dementia : PACSLAC or Doloplus — facial expression, vocalization, body movement, resistance to care, changes in habits. Child under 3 or non-verbal : FLACC — Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability, each scored 0 to 2 Any new agitation during care in a person who cannot self-report is pain until proven otherwise. Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. essential clinical assessment landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Correct use of standardized scales (Glasgow, PQRST, Braden, etc.) is regularly tested on the OIIQ exam.