Pain

Question 1

The biopsychosocial model of pain suggests that there are how many categories of factors that form the experience of pain?

Answer 1

3:
Biological, Psychological, Social

Question 2

Some parts of the body that contain Nociceptors include the-

Answer 2

Skin, joints, muscles, viscera

Question 3

What activates Nociceptors?

Answer 3

Many different chemical substances, extreme temperature + pressure changes

Question 4

Neuropathic Pain =

Answer 4

Felt in nerves, no tissue damage

Question 5

Nociceptive pain =

Answer 5

Felt in tissue, organ, or damaged part of the body, or referred pain

Question 6

PQRST Mnemonic stands for-

Answer 6

Precipitating Cause
Quality
Region
Severity
Timing

Question 7

Numeric Rating Scale=

Answer 7

Rating pain from 0-10

Question 8

Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale =

Answer 8

Scale with facial expressions

Question 9

Scale is an observational pain measurement tool designed to be used with children 2 months-7 years and clients who are cognitively disabled =

Answer 9

FLACC Scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability)

Question 10

CRIES Scale stands for-

Answer 10

Crying
Requires Oxygen
Increased Vital Signs
Expression
Sleepiness

Question 11

Therapy to help clients learn to manage and target negative thoughts to help reduce pain, (especially chronic pain).

Answer 11

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Question 12

Morphine, hydro-morphine, and fentanyl are all an example of-

Answer 12

Opioids

Question 13

What medications are most commonly prescribed for pain relief?

Answer 13

Opioids

Question 14

Computerized pump controlled by the client capable of delivering pain meds through a syringe to their IV line =

Answer 14

Patient-Controlled Analgesia

Question 15

Opioids have the risks of-

Answer 15

Sedation & Depression

Question 16

Local anesthetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds (NSAID’S), and acetaminophen are all-

Answer 16

Non-opioid analgesics

Question 17

Aids in pain relief by working on underlying pain generators, such as anti-depressants, corticosteroids, and botulinum toxin =

Answer 17

Adjuvant Analgesics

Question 18

SBIRT =

Answer 18

Screening
Brief
Intervention
Referral To
Treatment

Question 19

The SBIRT screening method is used to screen clients for what?

Answer 19

Opioid Addiction

Question 20

Reversal agent for respiratory depression caused by opioids =

Answer 20

Naloxone

Question 21

A capnography measures-

Answer 21

Carbon Dioxide

Question 22

Respiratory rate, capnography, and oxygen saturation should all be done to monitor to detect-

Answer 22

Opioid-Induced Ventilatory Impairment (OIVI)

Question 23

A TENS unit, massage, acupuncture, and cold therapy can all be used to combat-

Answer 23

Back pain

Question 24

Fear of addiction, belief that pain is an expected part of their illness, and inadequate pain assessment are all-

Answer 24

Barriers to end-of-life pain management

Question 25

Increased Diaphoresis is an-

Answer 25

Indicator of pain

Question 26

Heat therapy can be used to help-

Answer 26

Muscular pain, backache, menstrual discomfort

Question 27

Herbal therapies are not permitted for a client receiving prescription pain meds

True or false?

Answer 27

False