Revision

Question 1

Pain threshold and pain tolerance are terms that can be used interchangeably when describing a patient’s pain level.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A patient’s definition of pain is highly subjective, making nurses and physicians the best authority of the existence of pain.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

4. Alternate forms of communication must be used for patients with sensory impairments and other disabilities, because pain assessment is such a vital part of a patient’s care.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

2. People who have had multiple experiences with pain will be less anxious and more tolerant of pain than those who have had little experience with pain.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

5. An important nursing aspect of caring for patients in pain is ______________ the pain after the intervention has been implemented.

Answer 5

Reassessing

Question 6

4. _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.

Answer 6

Respiratory

Question 7

3. Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.

Answer 7

NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatories].

Question 8

1. In managing a patient’s pain, the nurse must understand and attempt to avoid _____________________; pain that is so intense that it is difficult to relieve.

Answer 8

hyperalgesia

Question 9

4. Following replacement of the hip joint, the patient’s leg should be maintained in a position of __________________.

Question 10

2. When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect____________________ syndrome.

Answer 10

compartment

Question 11

5. A continuous ______________________motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.

Answer 11

passive

Question 12

1. The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ____________________, paraesthesia and paralysis.

Answer 12

pulses

Question 13

3. Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous _____________________.

Answer 13

thromboembolism

Question 14

5. HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

2. Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

2. The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.

Answer 16

adrenaline

Question 17

4. A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.

Answer 17

False – the person is observed for a minimum of 2 hours

Question 18

1. A positive response to an antigen skin test is indicated by the presence of an urticarial _____________.

Answer 18

rash.

Question 19

3. A hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen develops at the time of the initial exposure to that antigen.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

4. Allergic ____________ is caused by airborne pollens and mould.

Answer 20

rhinitis

Question 21

5. The ‘PRN’ approach to administer analgesics is no longer considered the most effective strategy for pain management.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

2. _________________________analgesia refers to the use of more than one form of analgesia to obtain more pain relief and fewer side effects.

Answer 22

Polypharmaceutical/ multimodal/ adjuvant

Question 23

4. _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.

Answer 23

Respiratory

Question 24

3. Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.

Answer 24

NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatories].

Question 25

1. In managing a patient’s pain, the nurse must understand and attempt to avoid _____________________; pain that is so intense that it is difficult to relieve.

Answer 25

hyperalgesia

Question 26

2. When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect____________________ syndrome.

Answer 26

compartment

Question 27

5. A continuous ______________________motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.

Answer 27

passive

Question 28

1. The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ____________________, paraesthesia and paralysis.

Answer 28

pulses

Question 29

3. Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous _____________________.

Answer 29

thromboembolism

Question 30

5. HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

2. Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

2. The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.

Answer 32

adrenaline

Question 33

4. A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.

Answer 33

False – the person is observed for a minimum of 2 hours

Question 34

1. Immunoglobulins of the IgA class are involved in allergic reactions.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

3. The patient with angioedema of the tongue and upper airway is at risk for respiratory obstruction and ____________.

Answer 35

death/ bronchospasm/ cardiac arrest

Question 36

5. Use of adrenergic nasal sprays to treat allergy symptoms should be limited in order to avoid ____________ congestion.

Answer 36

rebound