pain assessment LGW Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of methods used to asses pain ?
A
verbal pain scale
numerical rating scale
visual analogue scale
face pain rating scale
2
Q
in what setting is the verbal pain scale usually used in ?
A
post operative recovery rooms
3
Q
how does the visual analogue sclae work ?
A
10 cm line
2 anchor words - no pain to worst possible pain
patient places a cross and the line is measured
4
Q
what is the visual analogue scale best used in ?
A
research
5
Q
pain assessment for less educated individuals, or for children ??
A
wong baker
