What does FLACC stand for in the pediatric pain assessment tool?

What does FLACC stand for in the pediatric pain assessment tool?

• A. Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability
• B. Flaring, Limbs, Agitation, Crying, Comfort
• C. Facial Expression, Leg Movement, Activity, Cry, Comfort
• D. Face, Legs, Aura, Cry, Consolation

Answer: (A)

FLACC is a quick, behavioral pain assessment for children who can’t reliably report their pain. It uses five observable domains to rate pain from 0 to 2, then sums to a total score of 0–10. The five domains are Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability, reflecting how a child looks and behaves when in pain: facial expression, leg movements, overall activity level, cry, and how easily the child can be comforted. This combination was designed specifically for nonverbal or very young children, making it a reliable tool in perioperative and pediatric care. The other options mix in terms like “Flaring,” “Aura,” or “Facial Expression” which aren’t the standard components of FLACC, or substitute “Consolability” with a different word.

FLACC is a quick, behavioral pain assessment for children who can’t reliably report their pain. It uses five observable domains to rate pain from 0 to 2, then sums to a total score of 0–10. The five domains are Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability, reflecting how a child looks and behaves when in pain: facial expression, leg movements, overall activity level, cry, and how easily the child can be comforted. This combination was designed specifically for nonverbal or very young children, making it a reliable tool in perioperative and pediatric care. The other options mix in terms like “Flaring,” “Aura,” or “Facial Expression” which aren’t the standard components of FLACC, or substitute “Consolability” with a different word.