Pain review Question

Pain that originate from ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels and nerves is categorized as:

A. Acute pain

B. Visceral pain

C. Radiating pain

D. Somatic pain

Somatic Pain

Which question would be most appropriate for a nurse while assessing the onset of a client’s pain?

A. “Can you describe the pain?”

B. “When did you first notice the pain?”

C. “How long does the pain last?”

D. “Where  is the pain located”

“When did you first notice the pain”

In addition to pain intensity what is another basic element of a pain assessment?

A. Quality

B. Focused goal

C. History

D. Preferred assessment tool

Quality

The nurse taking care of a 5 year old child who just came out of surgery for repair of a broken leg. What is the most  appropriate the child’s pain what is the most appropriate pain assessment tool for th nurse to use?

A. Numeric scale

B. FACES pain Scale

C. Visual Analog Scale

D. Faces, legs, activity, cry,

FACES pain scale

The nurse observes an adult client dressed warmly in pants, a jacket, and a long sleeved shirt on a very hot summer day. This observation (Select all that Apply)

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A. This is part of the general survey

B. Requires follow-up questions

C. Relates to mental status

D. Relates to orientation to place

E. Requires assessment of behaviour

* This part of the general survey
* Requires follow up questions
* Relates to mental status

The nurse knows that there are certain factors that result in lower pulse rates ( Select all that apply)

A. Younger age

B. Adult male

C. Hemorrhage

D. Client sitting

E. Fever

* Adult male
* Client setting

The nurse knows that the nonverbal client is in pain when this assessment is noted

A. Shallow breathing

B. Facial grimacing

C. Low blood pressure

D. Elevated temperature

Facial grimacing

The nurse is assessing the duration of the client’s pain. What does this assessment include?

A. Whether pain is constant or intermittent

B. Whether the pain is related to internal organ

C. Whether the pain is neurologic

D. Whether the pain is bone related

Whether pain is constant or intermittent

What is the nurse assessing when asking the client “ What things seem, to make it better ?”

A. Aggravating factors

B. Alleviating factors

C. Functional goal

D. Pain goal

Alleviating factors