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What is the difference between acute and chronic pain? Chronic pain is pain that is long-lasting, normally controlled with medication, Acute pain is pain that has suddenly come on and usually is temporary. What is non-pharmacological pain management? pain management consists of a verity of physical, cognitive-behavioral, and lifestyle pain management that targets the mind body and spirit and social interaction. what are examples of non-pharmacological pain management? Body: massages applying heart/Ice electrical stimulation positioning acupuncture sleep Mind: self-hypnosis pain diary distractions attitude adjustment reducing fear anxiety and stress music therapy Spirt: prayer self-reflection meaningful rituals spiritual healing social interactions: pet therapy family therapyproblem-solving support groups What is the 5 rights of medication administration? Right medication right dose right pt right route right time frame (are the meds due) DOCUMENTATION Can you administer an IV medication that has been prepared by another nurse? NO!!! no matter how emergent Can you administer a packaged drug (unopened) that another nurse has handed off to you to administer? YES You make a med error, what is the FIRST and most important step into solving this problem? ASSESS THE PATIENT You are suspecting that your patient is having an allergic reaction to the IV medication, what is the first and most important step into solving this problem? Stop the medication, and asses the pt What size needle is used for IM injections? What size syringe? 19gauge to 25gauge 1 to 3 inch needle 3ml syringeWhat size needle do you use for SubQ injections? What size syringe? 25gauge to 31gauge 3/8 to 5/8 inch needle 1ml Syringe What are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction? Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing If you have an order for a pt that is just for a headache like Tylenol, can you give that medication for a fever? NO you have to call the doctor and get a new order that is for fever