Pain Management

Acute pain lasts less than____________

• 1 month

• 3 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

Nociceptive pain can be best described as

• Sharp

• Dull

• Throbbing and Aching

• Generalized

Neuropathic pain is best described as: (Select ALL that apply)

• Dull

• Intense

• Burning

• Achy

• "Pins and needles"

Reflecting on the "P-Q-R-S-T" mnemonic for evaluating a patient's pain, which part of the mnemonic is reflected in the following statement:

"My pain feels like someone is sticking a hot poker into my thigh"

(a)  

When is it appropriate to utilize the "Wong -Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale"?

• You can always use it

• Children ages 3 and older

• Children less than 3 yo

• In patients who do not speak English

When your patient is experiencing pain, which of the following are influencing factors? (Select ALL that apply)

• Anxiety

• Socioeconomic status

• Client history and trends

• Type(s) of pain medication used

• Patient risk factors

When caring for a patient receiving pain medications, which of the following is a nursing priority?

• Respiratory Rate, Quality and PsO2

• Pain Scale

• Heart Rate

• Level of Consciousness