PSW Ch. 23 Flashcards
True/False
“Distraction” involves creating an image in the mind
False
True/False
Older clients are at a greater risk for undetected disease or injury
True
True/False
Crying, fussing, and changes in behaviour are normal in infants and young children
False
True/False
Clients from birth to 1 year and clients aged 65 years and over will probably need higher room temperatures
True
Multiple choice
Which of the following body responses may be signs and symptoms of pain
A. Sweating
B. Nausea
C. Increased pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Multiple choice
What type of pain is felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery
A. Chronic pain
B. Acute pain
C. Severe pain
D. Mild pain
B. Acute pain
How long should you wait to preform procedures after pain medications are given
30 minutes
Multiple choice
What should you do if a client expresses an intention to leave the facility without the doctor’s permission
A. Try to talk the client out of it
B. Let the client leave as it is his or her choice
C. Tell the nurse immediately
D. Call the doctor to get permission
C. Tell the nurse immediately
True/False
Pain is different for every client
True
Multiple choice
If a client is unable to fall asleep, is unable to stay asleep, or awakens easily and cannot fall back to sleep, the client has which of the following conditions
A. Sleep deprivation
B. Emotional problems
C. Insomnia
D. Sleepwalking
C. Insomnia
What is “Guided imagery”
Creating an image in the mind and focusing on it
What is “Distraction”
Directing the client away from the pain
What is “Relaxation”
Absence of mental or physical pain
What is Acute pain
Pain that appears suddenly and lasts a short time
What is chronic pain
Pain that lasts longer than 6 months
