Question 1

A client with chronic pain has following multimodal pain management. Which outcome should indicate that this approach has been effective? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleeps 4 hours a night 
B)  Stays indoors most of the time 
C)  Attends yoga classes twice a week 
D)  Takes acetaminophen every 6 hours 
E)  Has not used an opioid analgesic for three days 
A)  Sleeps 4 hours a night 
B)  Stays indoors most of the time 
C)  Attends yoga classes twice a week 
D)  Takes acetaminophen every 6 hours 
E)  Has not used an opioid analgesic for three days C, D, E

Question 2

The nurse assesses a client experiencing chronic pain. Which finding should indicate to the nurse that the pain has affected the client's mental status? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Client appears fatigued. 
B)  Client reports feeling sad. 
C)  Client states not looking forward to anything in life. 
D)  Client demands pain medication as soon as possible. 
E)  Client is tired of constantly worrying about the pain. 
A)  Client appears fatigued. 
B)  Client reports feeling sad. 
C)  Client states not looking forward to anything in life. 
D)  Client demands pain medication as soon as possible. 
E)  Client is tired of constantly worrying about the pain. B, C, E

Question 3

A client wants to use a multimodal approach to control chronic nerve pain. Which nonpharmacologic approaches should the nurse review with this client? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Massage 
B)  PCA pump 
C)  Biofeedback 
D)  Acupuncture 
E)  Physical therapy 
A)  Massage 
B)  PCA pump 
C)  Biofeedback 
D)  Acupuncture 
E)  Physical therapy A, C, D, E

Question 4

The assistive personnel (AP) informs the nurse that the client is complaining of severe postoperative pain and requests pain medication. Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the client an analgesic. 
B)  Assess the client's pain and respond as indicated. 
C)  Ask the AP for more data regarding the client's pain. 
D)  Tell the AP to inform the client that the nurse will be in as soon as possible. 
A)  Give the client an analgesic. 
B)  Assess the client's pain and respond as indicated. 
C)  Ask the AP for more data regarding the client's pain. 
D)  Tell the AP to inform the client that the nurse will be in as soon as possible.

Question 5

The client has pain in the lower back that radiates down the leg as the result of a herniated disk compressing the sciatic nerve. The pain began 2 months ago. When documenting this client's pain, which term will the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute somatic pain 
B)  Acute visceral pain 
C)  Chronic neuropathic pain 
D)  Acute neuropathic pain 
A)  Acute somatic pain 
B)  Acute visceral pain 
C)  Chronic neuropathic pain 
D)  Acute neuropathic pain

Question 6

The nurse overhears a colleague plan to make a client wait for pain medication because of the fear of drug-seeking behavior. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignoring the situation because the client in question is not this nurse's responsibility 
B)  Entering the nurses' station, reprimanding the nurse, and completing an incident or variance report 
C)  Pulling the second nurse aside and providing a reminder that the sensation of pain is subjective, and that professionals have a duty to believe clients' reports of their symptoms 
D)  Informing the charge nurse of what was overheard 
A)  Ignoring the situation because the client in question is not this nurse's responsibility 
B)  Entering the nurses' station, reprimanding the nurse, and completing an incident or variance report 
C)  Pulling the second nurse aside and providing a reminder that the sensation of pain is subjective, and that professionals have a duty to believe clients' reports of their symptoms 
D)  Informing the charge nurse of what was overheard

Question 7

Which can the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initial assessment of pain 
B)  Regular reassessment of pain 
C)  Providing a massage and repositioning the client in pain 
D)  Administration of an oral analgesic 
A)  Initial assessment of pain 
B)  Regular reassessment of pain 
C)  Providing a massage and repositioning the client in pain 
D)  Administration of an oral analgesic

A client with chronic pain has following multimodal pain management. Which outcome should indicate that this approach has been effective? Select all that apply.

The nurse assesses a client experiencing chronic pain. Which finding should indicate to the nurse that the pain has affected the client's mental status? Select all that apply.

A client wants to use a multimodal approach to control chronic nerve pain. Which nonpharmacologic approaches should the nurse review with this client? Select all that apply.

The assistive personnel (AP) informs the nurse that the client is complaining of severe postoperative pain and requests pain medication. Which action should the nurse take?

The client has pain in the lower back that radiates down the leg as the result of a herniated disk compressing the sciatic nerve. The pain began 2 months ago. When documenting this client's pain, which term will the nurse use?

The nurse overhears a colleague plan to make a client wait for pain medication because of the fear of drug-seeking behavior. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?

Which can the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

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Exam 9: Pain Assessment and Management

A client with chronic pain has following multimodal pain management. Which outcome should indicate that this approach has been effective? Select all that apply.

The nurse assesses a client experiencing chronic pain. Which finding should indicate to the nurse that the pain has affected the client's mental status? Select all that apply.

A client wants to use a multimodal approach to control chronic nerve pain. Which nonpharmacologic approaches should the nurse review with this client? Select all that apply.

The assistive personnel (AP) informs the nurse that the client is complaining of severe postoperative pain and requests pain medication. Which action should the nurse take?

The client has pain in the lower back that radiates down the leg as the result of a herniated disk compressing the sciatic nerve. The pain began 2 months ago. When documenting this client's pain, which term will the nurse use?

The nurse overhears a colleague plan to make a client wait for pain medication because of the fear of drug-seeking behavior. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?

Which can the nurse safely assign to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Essential Skills

Infection Prevention

Vital Signs

Diagnostic Testing

Client Hygiene

Bedmaking

Heat and Cold Measures

Positioning the Client

Mobilizing the Client

Fall Prevention, Restraints, and Seizure Precautions

Maintaining Joint Mobility

Drug Calculations

Administering Oral and Enteral Medications

Administering Topical Medications

Administering Parenteral Medications

Administering Intravenous Therapy

Feeding Clients

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Fecal Elimination

Caring for Clients With Peritoneal Dialysis

Promoting Circulation

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Suctioning

Caring for the Client With a Tracheostomy

Caring for the Client With Chest Tube Drainage

Administering Emergency Measures to the Hospitalized Client

Performing Wound and Pressure Injury Care

Orthopedic Care

Performing Perioperative Care

End-Of-Life Care

Filters