NUR 103 Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL and Correct Answers
Question: Age related changes in pain perception
Answer:
*After age 60, the incidence of pain more than
doubles
*Decrease in density of peripheral nerves
*Degeneration in norepinepherine and serotonin
*Decrease in neurons in the cerebral cortex
*Pain thresholds increase with age (except with heat)
Question: Alternative techniques for pain control
Answer:
*Natural products (vitamins, minerals, herbals, botanicals
*Capsicum is commonly used
*Acupuncture, massage, meditation, relaxation techniques, yoga, ta'i ch'i
*Hot/Cold therapy
*Imagery
*Progressive relaxation, distraction, music, hypnosis, nerve stimulation, exercise
Question: Assessment of alcohol abuse (screenings tools)
Answer:
CAGE, MAST-G, BMAST . family/friends
input
Question: Assessment of alcohol abuse (physical findings)
Answer:
Impaired sensations, poor coordination,
stupor, nystagmus, slurred speech, confusion, facial edema, liver enlargement, jaundice, ascites,
trembling
Question: CIWA scale
Answer:
helps determine which medications should be given for safe withdrawal
Question: Lab tests for alcohol abuse
Answer:
, liver function, electrolytes, glucose, mag, ECG
Question: CAGE
Answer:
cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
Question: MAST-G
Answer:
Short Michigan Alcohol Screening Tool
Question: CIWA categories
Answer:
N/V, Tremors, Sweats, Anxiety, Agitation, Tactile, disturbances, Auditory disturbances,
Visual disturbances, headache, orientation, 1-7 each category. 67 points possible.
Question: Interventions for Delirium Tremens
Answer:
Assess VS, safe environment, close observation, meds
Question: When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin?
Answer:
4-12 hours
Question: When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms peak?
Answer:
48-72 hours
Question: Assessing pain outcomes
Answer:
Patient reports decrease in pain, patient is sleeping better, patients
attitude has improved, activity tolerance
Question: Primary considerations in selecting pain relief methods
Answer:
individualized planning.
Patient should be involved in planning
Question: Assessment of activity in older adults ?
Answer:
Question: Age related changes in pain perception
Answer:
*After age 60, the incidence of pain more than
doubles
*Decrease in density of peripheral nerves
*Degeneration in norepinepherine and serotonin
*Decrease in neurons in the cerebral cortex
*Pain thresholds increase with age (except with heat)
Question: Alternative techniques for pain control
Answer:
*Natural products (vitamins, minerals, herbals, botanicals
*Capsicum is commonly used
*Acupuncture, massage, meditation, relaxation techniques, yoga, ta'i ch'i
*Hot/Cold therapy
*Imagery
*Progressive relaxation, distraction, music, hypnosis, nerve stimulation, exercise
Question: Assessment of alcohol abuse (screenings tools)
Answer:
CAGE, MAST-G, BMAST . family/friends
input
Question: Assessment of alcohol abuse (physical findings)
Answer:
Impaired sensations, poor coordination,
stupor, nystagmus, slurred speech, confusion, facial edema, liver enlargement, jaundice, ascites,
trembling
Question: CIWA scale
Answer:
helps determine which medications should be given for safe withdrawal
Question: Lab tests for alcohol abuse
Answer:
, liver function, electrolytes, glucose, mag, ECG
Question: CAGE
Answer:
cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
Question: MAST-G
Answer:
Short Michigan Alcohol Screening Tool
Question: CIWA categories
Answer:
N/V, Tremors, Sweats, Anxiety, Agitation, Tactile, disturbances, Auditory disturbances,
Visual disturbances, headache, orientation, 1-7 each category. 67 points possible.
Question: Interventions for Delirium Tremens
Answer:
Assess VS, safe environment, close observation, meds
Question: When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms begin?
Answer:
4-12 hours
Question: When do alcohol withdrawal symptoms peak?
Answer:
48-72 hours
Question: Assessing pain outcomes
Answer:
Patient reports decrease in pain, patient is sleeping better, patients
attitude has improved, activity tolerance
Question: Primary considerations in selecting pain relief methods
Answer:
individualized planning.
Patient should be involved in planning
Question: Assessment of activity in older adults ?
Answer:
