Exam 1; Week 4 Flashcards
Why is utilizing a treatment room important?
it maintains the bed as a safe haven
What is a behavioral pain tool used to assess pain?
FLACC SCALE
What age would the FLACC scale be used?
less than 4 years of age
Who also can use the FLACC scale?
Non-verbal and or cognitive impairment children
What does a high FLACC score mean?
more uncomfortable
What are 2 very important things to consider with the pain scale?
behavioral and physiologic factors
What kind of pain scale do you want to use in children who are greater than 4 years of age?
self-report pain scale, FACES
What describes, assesses, and documents a patient’s pain?
PQRSTU
What does PQRSTU stand for?
- Provocation/Palliation
- Quality/Quantity
- Region/Radiation
- Severity
- Timing
- Understanding of the pain scale (documentation)
What are examples of alternative medicine or complimentary management?
- Herbal remedies
- Aroma therapy
- Acupuncture
- Reiki
- Massage
- Gentle
- Slow
- Responsive
- Intentional
- Boundaries
What are 2 examples of local anesthetics?
- needle free lidocaine
2. EMLA - 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine. with occlusive dressing :)
What does the world health organization say about pharm management of pain in kids?
- dosing at regular intervals
2. using appropriate route
What are 2 non-opioids that can be used to treat pain?
- Tylenol
2. ibuprofen
What is the safe dose range for Tylenol?
10-15mg/kg/dose Q 4-6 hrs.
What dose should you not exceed with Tylenol? MAX
Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours in children
- No more than 4000 mg in adults/day