BSN 205 Week 5 Pain Management Questions with Solutions

BSN 205 Week 5 Pain Management

Question 1 of 5
What is an important part of the nurse's role in pain management?
Select all that apply.
Assess the patient's pain.
Evaluate patient response to pain interventions.
Advocate with the provider for pain relief for the patient.
Use medication only for pain management.
Educate the patient about pain relief options. - answerAssess the patient's pain.
The nurse must know how the patient is rating the pain in order to properly treat the
pain.
Evaluate patient response to pain interventions.
Part of the nurse's role is to evaluate patient response to pain management
interventions.
Advocate with the provider for pain relief for the patient.
It is the nurse's duty to advocate for the patient.
Educate the patient about pain relief options.
Nurses are highly encouraged to use both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain
management options.

question 2 of 5
Which is part of The Joint Commission's (TJC) pain assessment standards?
Select all that apply.
Note when pain is identified in the assessment.
Recognize patient rights in assessment and management of pain.
Address pain assessment and management with new staff.
Understand that only the provider can assess for pain.
Know the importance of documentation on the effectiveness and appropriateness of
pain management. - answerRecognize patient rights in assessment and management of
pain.
Patient's rights are very important and pain management must be addressed regularly.
Address pain assessment and management with new staff.
Orientation to unit's policies and procedures for pain management are required for all
new staff, according to The Joint Commission standards.
Know the importance of documentation on the effectiveness and appropriateness of
pain management.
Documentation shows trends in effectiveness and management of patient's pain.

Question 3 of 5
What is important for the nurse to assess in order to avoid adverse reactions to pain
medication?
Whether the patient ate anything prior to the administration of medication

, Whether the patient drank anything prior to the administration of medication
The patient's experience with medications
The patient's compliance with medications - answerThe patient's experience with
medications
It is important to assess the patient's experience with pain medication in order to avoid
an adverse reaction.

Question 4 of 5
Match the nursing action to the description.
Assess
The adverse effects of the medication
Evaluate
The effectiveness of pain management interventions
Communicate
Clearly document in the patient's record
Educate
Information about side effects and usages - answer

Question 5 of 5
What should be included in patient education about pain medication?
Select all that apply.
Discussing non-pharmacologic interventions that can be used to relieve pain
Waiting until the patient experiences pain before taking pain medication
Giving the patient resources for community support
Continuing to take the medication even if the pain is not fully relieved
Encouraging documentation about type of relief, how often, and type of pain -
answerDiscussing non-pharmacologic interventions that can be used to relieve pain
When used in combination with medication, non-pharmacologic interventions can be
very effective in managing pain.
Giving the patient resources for community support
Provide patients with as many resources as possible for education.
Encouraging documentation about type of relief, how often, and type of pain
Documentation will help identify trends and might assist in finding the most effective
relief.

Question 1 of 4
What type of pain management interventions can a nurse perform without a primary
care provider order?
Select all that apply.
Progressive relaxation techniques
Patient education about opioid dependence
Patient repositioning
Postoperative splinting
Distracting techniques - answerProgressive relaxation techniques
Patient repositioning
Postoperative splinting