Exam 11: Pain Assessment

When assessing a patient's pain, the nurse records that the patient has visceral pain. Which condition would the patient have stated in order for the nurse document visceral pain?

A patient has had arthritic pain in her hips for several years since a hip fracture. She is able to move around in her room and has not offered any complaints so far this morning. However, when asked, she states that her pain is "bad this morning" and rates it at an 8 on a 1-to-10 scale. What is the likely reason for this?

A patient states that the pain medication is "not working" and rates his postoperative pain at a 10 on a 1-to-10 scale. Which of these assessment findings indicates an acute pain response to poorly controlled pain?

The nurse is reviewing the principles of nociception. During which phase of nociception does the conscious awareness of a painful sensation occur?

When assessing the quality of a patient's pain, the nurse should ask which question?

The nurse is assessing a patient's pain. What should the nurse know is the most reliable indicator of pain?

A 60-year-old woman has developed reflexive sympathetic dystrophy after arthroscopic repair of her shoulder. Which is a key feature of this condition?

The nurse is reviewing the principles of pain. Which type of pain is due to an abnormal processing of the pain impulse through the peripheral or central nervous system?

During assessment of a patient's pain, the nurse is aware that certain nonverbal behaviors are associated with chronic pain. Which of these behaviors are associated with chronic pain? (Select all that apply.)

During an admission assessment of a patient with dementia, the nurse assesses for pain because the patient has recently had several falls. Which of these are appropriate for the nurse to assess in a patient with dementia? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse knows that which statement is true regarding the pain experienced by infants?

A 4-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. She says he points to his stomach and says, "It hurts so bad." Which pain assessment tool would be the best choice when assessing this child's pain?

The nurse is evaluating a patient's pain. Which is an example of acute pain?

A patient has been admitted to the hospital with vertebral fractures r/t osteoporosis. She is in extreme pain. How should the nurse document this type of pain?

When assessing the intensity of a patient's pain, which question by the nurse is appropriate?

A patient is complaining of severe knee pain after twisting it during a basketball game and is requesting pain medication. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is teaching a class on pain at a local retirement community. Which statement about the pain experienced by older adults should the nurse include in the instructions?