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

NSAIDs reduce inflammation and provide analgesia, allowing for reduced opioid doses and fewer opioid-related side effects.

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

The PACU nurse educates patients on correct PCA use and monitors for complications including respiratory depression and inadequate pain control.

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

Breakthrough pain refers to episodes of acute pain that are not adequately controlled by the current analgesic regimen in place.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS)

Answer

The Behavioral Pain Scale assesses pain based on observable behaviors such as facial expression, body movements, and ventilator compliance in patients who cannot self-report.

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

Regional nerve blocks involve injecting local anesthetic near specific nerves to provide targeted pain relief with minimal systemic effects.

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CPAN CPAN Pain Management 2