LPN LPN Pain Management and Comfort Measures 2

Question 1

The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is primarily designed for which patient population?

Accepted Answer

Children and patients who have difficulty with numeric scales

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Elderly patients with dementia

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Critically ill ventilated patients

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Postoperative patients in the PACU

Question 2

When documenting a patient's pain assessment, what information must the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

Location, intensity, quality, timing, and response to interventions

Answer

Only the numeric pain rating

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The patient's pain tolerance level

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The nurse's subjective opinion of the patient's pain

Question 3

Which medication is classified as a non-opioid analgesic commonly used for mild to moderate pain?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Morphine sulfate

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Oxycodone

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Hydromorphone

Question 4

A patient receiving IV morphine has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. What is the nurse's first action?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone (Narcan) per standing order and notify the RN

Answer

Document the finding and continue monitoring

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Increase the IV infusion rate

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Place the patient in prone position

Question 5

Which nursing intervention best helps reduce pain and anxiety during a painful dressing change?

Accepted Answer

Administering PRN analgesic 30 minutes before the procedure

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Performing the procedure as quickly as possible without explanation

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Dimming the lights and playing music

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Applying restraints to prevent patient movement

Question 6

A patient refuses pain medication despite rating pain at 7/10. What is the appropriate nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, explore the patient's concerns, and notify the RN

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Administer the medication without the patient's consent

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Ignore the refusal and document only the pain rating

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Discharge the patient for noncompliance