Revision Flashcards
1
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Pain threshold and pain tolerance are terms that can be used interchangeably when describing a patient’s pain level.
A
True
2
Q
A patient’s definition of pain is highly subjective, making nurses and physicians the best authority of the existence of pain.
A
False
3
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- 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.
A
True
4
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- 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.
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False
5
Q
- An important nursing aspect of caring for patients in pain is ______________ the pain after the intervention has been implemented.
A
Reassessing
6
Q
- _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.
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Respiratory
7
Q
- Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.
A
NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatories].
8
Q
- 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.
A
hyperalgesia
9
Q
- Following replacement of the hip joint, the patient’s leg should be maintained in a position of __________________.
A
10
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- When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect____________________ syndrome.
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compartment
11
Q
- A continuous ______________________motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.
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passive
12
Q
- The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ____________________, paraesthesia and paralysis.
A
pulses
13
Q
- Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous _____________________.
A
thromboembolism
14
Q
- HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.
A
True
15
Q
- Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.
A
False
16
Q
- The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.
A
adrenaline
17
Q
- A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.
A
False – the person is observed for a minimum of 2 hours
18
Q
- A positive response to an antigen skin test is indicated by the presence of an urticarial _____________.
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rash.
19
Q
- A hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen develops at the time of the initial exposure to that antigen.
A
False
20
Q
- Allergic ____________ is caused by airborne pollens and mould.
A
rhinitis
21
Q
- The ‘PRN’ approach to administer analgesics is no longer considered the most effective strategy for pain management.
A
True
22
Q
- _________________________analgesia refers to the use of more than one form of analgesia to obtain more pain relief and fewer side effects.
A
Polypharmaceutical/ multimodal/ adjuvant
23
Q
- _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.
A
Respiratory
24
Q
- Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.
A
NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatories].
25
Q
- 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.
A
hyperalgesia
26
Q
- When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect____________________ syndrome.
A
compartment
27
Q
- A continuous ______________________motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.
A
passive
28
Q
- The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ____________________, paraesthesia and paralysis.
A
pulses
29
Q
- Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous _____________________.
A
thromboembolism
30
Q
- HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.
A
True
31
Q
- Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.
A
False
32
Q
- The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.
A
adrenaline
33
Q
- A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.
A
False – the person is observed for a minimum of 2 hours
34
Q
- Immunoglobulins of the IgA class are involved in allergic reactions.
A
False
35
Q
- The patient with angioedema of the tongue and upper airway is at risk for respiratory obstruction and ____________.
A
death/ bronchospasm/ cardiac arrest
36
Q
- Use of adrenergic nasal sprays to treat allergy symptoms should be limited in order to avoid ____________ congestion.
A
rebound
