NURS3730: Week 9 Exam Questions
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Which of the following is *false* about persistent (chronic pain)?
A. persistent even after regular healing times for injuries and illnesses have passed
B. lasts longer than expected (more than one year)
C. can be continuous (never goes away) or recurring (comes and goes)
D. the definition of chronic pain may not be appropriate for infants - CORRECT
ANSWER-B
lasts longer than expected (more than *3 months*)
Chronic pain can result from... Select all that apply.
A. underlying disease or medical condition
B. unknown causes
C. inflammation
,D. neuropathic pain - CORRECT ANSWER-all of them
What are the goals of acute pain? What about chronic pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-goals of acute pain are pain control with eventual elimination; whereas
the goals of chronic pain are minimizing pain, enhancing function, and improving
quality of life
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include sympathetic
nervous system activation (i.e., increased HR, increased respiratory rate, increased
blood pressure), diaphoresis/pallor, anxiety, agitation, and/or confusion. -
CORRECT ANSWER-acute pain
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include changes in
affect, decreased movement/activity, fatigue, and withdrawal from people/social
interaction. - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic pain
This type of pains cause may be unknown or different from the original cause, and
can be ongoing, episodic, or both. - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic pain
According to WHO, what does chronic primary pain indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-no clear underlying condition
According to WHO, what does chronic secondary pain indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-linked to an underlying condition
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,Pain can be broken into three categories. What are they? Are there any branches
off of any of them to show specific types of pain within that category? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pain can be categorized into nociceptive, neuropathic, and
nociplastic. nociceptive pain can be broken down into somatic and visceral.
When assessing chronic pain, what is the most valid means of assessment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-self-report
Clear communication and documentation of pain management includes.... -
CORRECT ANSWER-- date and time
- pain type, severity, rating, location, quality (OPQRSTUV)
- pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- patients response to interventions
- any adverse effects
Which of the follow are principles of pain symptom management? Select all that
apply.
A. treat symptoms only after pain begins
B. treatment should be based on the patients goals of care
C. patient/caregiver education is the cornerstone of effective pain management
, D. assess pain routinely, accept clients pain reports, document them, and only
intervene if you feel like they are actually in pain - CORRECT ANSWER-B and C
for A, it is important to manage symptoms *before* they escalate
for D, after documenting them, you should intervene in order to manage the pain -
period. remember, pain is subjective and people in pain may present differently.
Which of the following are leading conditions using opioids? Select all that apply.
A. fibromyalgia
B. chronic neck pain
C. chronic lower back pain
D. chronic headaches - CORRECT ANSWER-all of them
it is important to note that 8-12% of people who are initiated into opioid therapy
for chronic pain develop an addiction.
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Which of the following is *false* about persistent (chronic pain)?
A. persistent even after regular healing times for injuries and illnesses have passed
B. lasts longer than expected (more than one year)
C. can be continuous (never goes away) or recurring (comes and goes)
D. the definition of chronic pain may not be appropriate for infants - CORRECT
ANSWER-B
lasts longer than expected (more than *3 months*)
Chronic pain can result from... Select all that apply.
A. underlying disease or medical condition
B. unknown causes
C. inflammation
,D. neuropathic pain - CORRECT ANSWER-all of them
What are the goals of acute pain? What about chronic pain? - CORRECT
ANSWER-goals of acute pain are pain control with eventual elimination; whereas
the goals of chronic pain are minimizing pain, enhancing function, and improving
quality of life
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include sympathetic
nervous system activation (i.e., increased HR, increased respiratory rate, increased
blood pressure), diaphoresis/pallor, anxiety, agitation, and/or confusion. -
CORRECT ANSWER-acute pain
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include changes in
affect, decreased movement/activity, fatigue, and withdrawal from people/social
interaction. - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic pain
This type of pains cause may be unknown or different from the original cause, and
can be ongoing, episodic, or both. - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic pain
According to WHO, what does chronic primary pain indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-no clear underlying condition
According to WHO, what does chronic secondary pain indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-linked to an underlying condition
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,Pain can be broken into three categories. What are they? Are there any branches
off of any of them to show specific types of pain within that category? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pain can be categorized into nociceptive, neuropathic, and
nociplastic. nociceptive pain can be broken down into somatic and visceral.
When assessing chronic pain, what is the most valid means of assessment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-self-report
Clear communication and documentation of pain management includes.... -
CORRECT ANSWER-- date and time
- pain type, severity, rating, location, quality (OPQRSTUV)
- pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- patients response to interventions
- any adverse effects
Which of the follow are principles of pain symptom management? Select all that
apply.
A. treat symptoms only after pain begins
B. treatment should be based on the patients goals of care
C. patient/caregiver education is the cornerstone of effective pain management
, D. assess pain routinely, accept clients pain reports, document them, and only
intervene if you feel like they are actually in pain - CORRECT ANSWER-B and C
for A, it is important to manage symptoms *before* they escalate
for D, after documenting them, you should intervene in order to manage the pain -
period. remember, pain is subjective and people in pain may present differently.
Which of the following are leading conditions using opioids? Select all that apply.
A. fibromyalgia
B. chronic neck pain
C. chronic lower back pain
D. chronic headaches - CORRECT ANSWER-all of them
it is important to note that 8-12% of people who are initiated into opioid therapy
for chronic pain develop an addiction.
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