Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Pain - ENA-ENO-C27 questions with correct answers

Which pain scale is the most appropriate to use in an infant, age 6 months? Answer FLACC In the emergency department, which intervention is not appropriate for managing a trauma patient? Answer Withhold pain medication until diagnostic tests are complete Which patient factor is appropriate to consider when selecting a pain assessment scale? Answer Verbal skills Pharmacologic intervention is the only way to treat a patient's pain Answer False Which agent is used to manage mild to moderate pain? Answer Ibuprofen (Motrin) Which pain theory best explains the concept of chronic pain? Answer Neuromatrix theory Which part of the body has the highest concentration of nociceptors? Answer Skin A patient with a bowel obstruction is likely to experience which type of pain? Answer Visceral Blowing bubbles is an appropriate nonpharmacologic intervent