Question 1

Arrange the sequence of nociceptive pain in the order in which the process occurs.

-Step 2

Accepted Answer

A) Transmission 
B) Modulation 
C) Transduction 
D) Perception 
A) Transmission 
B) Modulation 
C) Transduction 
D) Perception

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient that is receiving intravenous morphine sulfate.The patient breaks out in hives and begins to itch.What should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain the patient's vital signs. 
B)  Stop the infusion. 
C)  Report the patient's condition to the charge nurse. 
D)  Give the prescribed antihistamine. 
A)  Obtain the patient's vital signs. 
B)  Stop the infusion. 
C)  Report the patient's condition to the charge nurse. 
D)  Give the prescribed antihistamine.

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a patient who is having constant nociceptor pain.Which intervention best addresses the patient's pain during the perception phase of pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for moderate pain. 
B)  Ask the physician if an opioid could be ordered to treat the patient's pain when severe. 
C)  Engage the patient in conversation regarding his family, hobbies, and plans following discharge from the facility. 
D)  Determine if the patient typically takes a neurotransmitter uptake blocker medication for pain control. 
A)  Administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for moderate pain. 
B)  Ask the physician if an opioid could be ordered to treat the patient's pain when severe. 
C)  Engage the patient in conversation regarding his family, hobbies, and plans following discharge from the facility. 
D)  Determine if the patient typically takes a neurotransmitter uptake blocker medication for pain control.

Question 4

The home health nurse educates the 75-year-old patient about the warm compresses he is using on his swollen elbow.Which information is most important to include in the teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply the warm compress directly on the skin. 
B)  Allow the compress to remain in place for 15 to 20 minutes. 
C)  Take aspirin 30 minutes prior to applying the compress. 
D)  Alternate the warm compress with an ice pack every 10 minutes. 
A)  Apply the warm compress directly on the skin. 
B)  Allow the compress to remain in place for 15 to 20 minutes. 
C)  Take aspirin 30 minutes prior to applying the compress. 
D)  Alternate the warm compress with an ice pack every 10 minutes.

Question 5

Pain receptors in the skin,connective tissue,bone,joints,and muscles are classified as __________.

Accepted Answer

nociceptors
Pain rec

Question 6

The nurse explains that the pain threshold and pain tolerance are different.Which statement about the pain threshold is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain threshold is the point at which pain is perceived. 
B)  Pain threshold is the point at which the person responds to pain. 
C)  Pain threshold is the point at which pharmacologic intervention is required. 
D)  Pain threshold is the point at which signs such as grimacing or groaning are observed. 
A)  Pain threshold is the point at which pain is perceived. 
B)  Pain threshold is the point at which the person responds to pain. 
C)  Pain threshold is the point at which pharmacologic intervention is required. 
D)  Pain threshold is the point at which signs such as grimacing or groaning are observed.

Question 7

The nurse is planning to teach a family member about effective massage techniques.Which information is most important to include in the teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use heat and a mild menthol cream for comfort. 
B)  Pound painful areas with the sides of the hands. 
C)  Gently and firmly massage of areas of inflammation. 
D)  Use long, firm strokes while avoiding areas of inflammation. 
A)  Use heat and a mild menthol cream for comfort. 
B)  Pound painful areas with the sides of the hands. 
C)  Gently and firmly massage of areas of inflammation. 
D)  Use long, firm strokes while avoiding areas of inflammation.

Question 8

The nurse is using the gate theory as a guide to pain management.Which intervention(s)should the nurse plan to offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massage 
B)  Social activities 
C)  Music 
D)  Interactive distraction 
E)  A quiet environment 
A)  Massage 
B)  Social activities 
C)  Music 
D)  Interactive distraction 
E)  A quiet environment

Question 9

The hospitalized postsurgical patient is reluctant to take the opioid pain medication because of drowsiness.Which response is most informative for the nurse to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Mental stimulation after the medication will keep you more alert." 
B)  "Sleep and pain relief promote healing." 
C)  "Drowsiness is an undesirable side effect." 
D)  "The medication should be taken only before bedtime." 
A)  "Mental stimulation after the medication will keep you more alert." 
B)  "Sleep and pain relief promote healing." 
C)  "Drowsiness is an undesirable side effect." 
D)  "The medication should be taken only before bedtime."

Question 10

What is/are the functions of endorphins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhibition of unpleasant stimuli 
B)  Diminished anxiety 
C)  Relief of pain 
D)  Feeling of euphoria 
E)  Increased blood pressure 
A)  Inhibition of unpleasant stimuli 
B)  Diminished anxiety 
C)  Relief of pain 
D)  Feeling of euphoria 
E)  Increased blood pressure

Question 11

The nurse is educating the home health patient about indications for acetaminophen.Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take acetaminophen as frequently as needed. 
B)  Take acetaminophen before pain becomes severe. 
C)  Take acetaminophen when pain becomes unbearable. 
D)  Take acetaminophen sparingly and with caution. 
A)  Take acetaminophen as frequently as needed. 
B)  Take acetaminophen before pain becomes severe. 
C)  Take acetaminophen when pain becomes unbearable. 
D)  Take acetaminophen sparingly and with caution.

Exam 7: Care of Patients with Pain

Arrange the sequence of nociceptive pain in the order in which the process occurs. -Step 2

The nurse is caring for a patient that is receiving intravenous morphine sulfate.The patient breaks out in hives and begins to itch.What should the nurse do first?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is having constant nociceptor pain.Which intervention best addresses the patient's pain during the perception phase of pain?

The home health nurse educates the 75-year-old patient about the warm compresses he is using on his swollen elbow.Which information is most important to include in the teaching plan?

Pain receptors in the skin,connective tissue,bone,joints,and muscles are classified as __________.

The nurse explains that the pain threshold and pain tolerance are different.Which statement about the pain threshold is true?

The nurse is planning to teach a family member about effective massage techniques.Which information is most important to include in the teaching plan?

The nurse is using the gate theory as a guide to pain management.Which intervention(s)should the nurse plan to offer?

The hospitalized postsurgical patient is reluctant to take the opioid pain medication because of drowsiness.Which response is most informative for the nurse to make?

What is/are the functions of endorphins?

The nurse is educating the home health patient about indications for acetaminophen.Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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