Exam 5: Pain Assessment and Management in Children

A health care provider prescribes acetaminophen (Tylenol)gtt,10 mg/kg/dose PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.The infant weighs 8 kg.The medication label states: "Acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer to one decimal place. ________________

A bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are needed on a school-age child.The most appropriate action to provide analgesia during the procedure is which?

A child receiving chemotherapy is experiencing mucositis.Which prescriptions should the nurse plan to administer for initial treatment?

A health care provider prescribes haloperidol (Haldol),0.15 mg/kg IV every 4 to 6 hours as needed for confusion.The medication label states: "Haloperidol 2 mg/1 mL." The child weighs 30 kg.The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer rounding to one decimal place. ________________

Which is a complication that can occur after abdominal surgery if pain is not managed?

A child is in the intensive care unit after a motor vehicle collision.The child has numerous fractures and is in pain that is rated 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.In planning care,the nurse recognizes that the indicated action is which?

A health care provider prescribes OxyContin (oxycodone),3 mg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.The medication label states: "OxyContin 5 mg/1 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer using one decimal place. ________________

Which nonpharmacologic intervention appears to be effective in decreasing neonatal procedural pain?

What describes nonpharmacologic techniques for pain management?

Match the complementary or alternative therapy to its classification. -Manipulative treatment

The nurse is caring for a child receiving a continuous intravenous (IV)low-dose infusion of morphine for severe postoperative pain.The nurse observes a slower respiratory rate,and the child cannot be aroused.The most appropriate management of this child is for the nurse to do which first?

Which are components of the FLACC scale?

A health care provider prescribes choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate),15 mg/kg PO every 8 to 12 hours as needed for pain.The child weighs 10 kg.The medication label states: "Choline magnesium trisalicylate 500 mg/5 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer to one decimal place. ________________

Which drug is usually the best choice for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)for a child in the immediate postoperative period?

A burn patient is experiencing anxiety over dressing changes.Which prescription should the nurse expect to be ordered to control anxiety?

A health care provider prescribes ibuprofen (Motrin),5 mg/kg PO every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain.The child weighs 8 kg.The medication label states: "Ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

Match the complementary or alternative therapy to its classification. -Energy based

A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl),1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus.The child weighs 10 kg.The medication label states: "Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number. ________________

Children as young as age 3 years can use facial scales for discrimination.What are some suggested anchor words for the preschool age group?

Match the complementary or alternative therapy to its classification. -Alternative medical system