NURS Chapter 25 Flashcards
Which is not an OBRA requirement for physical comfort?
a. An odor-free room
b. Adequate ventilation and room humidity
c. No more than four persons in a room
d. A room temperature between 82°F and 92°F
D
Mr. Lang had his right foot amputated. Which type of pain might he experience?
a. Phantom pain
b. Radiating pain
c. Chronic pain
d. Persistent pain
A
To change the person’s center of attention when they have pain is
a. Guided imagery
b. Distraction
c. Relaxation
d. Intensity
B
These statements are about pain. Which is false?
a. Pain can be seen, heard, smelled, or felt
b. Pain is a warning from the body
c. Pain differs for each person
d. Pain is used to make diagnoses
A
A person has pain in the left chest, the left jaw, and the left shoulder and arm. This is
a. Acute pain
b. Chronic pain
c. Radiating pain
d. Phantom pain
C
A person complains of pain. You should ask the person to do the following except
a. Point to where the pain is felt
b. Tell you when the pain started
c. Describe the pain
d. Let you look at the pain
D
The nurse gives a person a medication for pain relief. When should you give scheduled care?
a. Before the medication is given
b. Right after the medication is given
c. 30minutes after the medication is given
d. The next day
C
A medication was given for pain relief. To promote safety, you should do the following except
a. Keep the bed in the high position
b. Raise bed rails as directed
c. Check on the person every 10 to 15minutes
d. Provide help if the person needs to get up
A
Which measure will not help relieve pain?
a. Providing blankets as needed
b. Keeping lights on in the room
c. Providing soft music
d. Giving a back massage
B
A person’s care plan has these measures. Which will not promote rest or sleep?
a. Voiding before rest or sleep
b. Positioning in a comfortable position
c. Having the person walk before rest or sleep
d. Letting the person choose sleepwear
C
A person tires easily. Morning care includes a bath, hair care, getting dressed, and making the bed. When should the person rest?
a. After you complete morning care
b. After the bath and before hair care
c. After you make the bed
d. When the person needs to
D
These statements are about sleep. Which is false?
a. Tissue healing and repair occur during sleep
b. Voluntary muscle activity increases during sleep
c. Sleep refreshes and renews the person
d. Sleep lowers stress, tension, and anxiety
B
A person was awake several nights. Which is false?
a. Circadian rhythm may be affected
b. NREM and REM sleep are affected
c. The person’s biologic clock still tells when to sleep and wake up
d. Functioning may be affected
C
A healthy 70-year-old person needs about
a. 12 to 14 hours of sleep per day
b. 8 to 9 hours of sleep per day
c. 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day
d. 5 to 7 hours of sleep per day
D
Which prevents sleep?
a. Chocolate
b. Cheese
c. Milk
d. Beef
A
These measures for sleep are in the person’s care plan. Which should you question?
a. Let the person choose the bedtime
b. Provide hot cocoa and a cheese sandwich at bedtime
c. Position the person in good alignment
d. Follow the person’s bedtime rituals
B
