Unit 3 Flashcards

What is the primary responsibility of nurses regarding pain management?

Nurses have primary responsibility for the assessment and management of pain.

Define acute pain.

Acute pain is brief and responds to timely intervention, or subsides as healing takes place.

What is breakthrough pain?

Breakthrough pain is pain that comes on suddenly for short periods and is not alleviated by the individual's normal pain management.

What does multimodal pain management refer to?

Multimodal refers to the use of medication and/or other therapies with different modes of action.

What is addiction in the context of pain management?

Addiction is a combination of cognitive, physiological, and behavioral symptoms where an individual continues the use of a substance despite harm.

How should pain assessment be optimized?

Pain assessment should be based on an individual's self-report of pain and their level of functional impairment.

What is the definition of chronic pain?

Chronic pain is ongoing or frequently recurring and may become unresponsive to intervention over time.

What is the role of the nurse regarding controlled substances?

The nurse is responsible for utilizing critical thinking and integrating multimodal approaches for effective pain management, including controlled substances.

What is pseudoaddiction?

Pseudoaddiction is a syndrome resulting from poorly treated pain that may be mistaken for addiction.

What should a nurse do if pain is not controlled under the currently prescribed treatment plan?

The nurse should report findings to the prescriber and advocate for an optimal pain management plan.