CPAN CPAN Pain Management 2

Question 1

Which medication class is commonly used as an adjunct to opioids for post-operative pain management in the PACU?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Antihypertensives

Answer

Antiemetics

Question 2

What is the PACU nurse's primary role in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) management?

Accepted Answer

Educating the patient on proper PCA use and monitoring for side effects

Answer

Pressing the PCA button for the patient when they appear uncomfortable

Answer

Setting the medication dose independently without an order

Answer

Disabling the lockout mechanism for patients with severe pain

Question 3

What does the term 'breakthrough pain' mean in PACU pain management?

Accepted Answer

Pain that exceeds the control of the current analgesic regimen

Answer

Pain that occurs during a surgical procedure

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Pain that occurs only during nighttime hours

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Pain unrelated to the surgical procedure

Question 4

Which assessment scale is specifically designed for pain assessment in non-verbal PACU patients?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS)

Answer

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Answer

Wong-Baker FACES Scale

Answer

McGill Pain Questionnaire

Question 5

What is a regional nerve block in the context of PACU pain management?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthetic injected near specific nerves to block pain in a defined area

Answer

General anesthesia administered after surgery for continued sedation

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Systemic opioid administration via intravenous route

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Epidural analgesia covering the entire spinal cord

Question 6

How should a PACU nurse document pain assessments to ensure continuity of care?

Accepted Answer

Before and after every pain intervention, including time, score, and patient response

Answer

Only when pain score is above 5 out of 10

Answer

Once per shift regardless of any interventions performed

Answer

Only if the patient specifically requests that pain be documented