GNUR 238 BOOK QUESTIONS EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED.
, What is the most reliable way to assess a patient's pain?
1. Type and frequency of analgesic medications the
patient takes
2. Patient's most recent vital signs (e.g., blood pressure
and pulse rate)
3. Extent of tissue damage the patient has had
4. Report from the patient describing the pain
experienced - ANSWER4. Report from the patient describing the pain
experienced
A patient had a knee replaced because of arthritis. He
reports that he has not slept well in several nights. He
states that he can't get comfortable. Today he is asking for
pain medication more often. What might be a reason for
this increase in pain?
1. Arthritis pain is variable; it can be mild one day and
severe the next.
2. Pain tolerance decreases with sleep deprivation.
3. The anesthesia from surgery is wearing off.
4. The patient is using the pain medication to help him
sleep during the day. - ANSWER2. Pain tolerance decreases with sleep deprivation.
A patient complains of chest pain. Which question is pertinent to ask to gain additional
information?
1. "What were you doing when the pain first occurred?"
2. "What does the pain feel like?"
3. "Do you have shortness of breath with the chest pain?"
4. "Has anyone in your family ever had similar pain?" - ANSWER2. "What does the pain
feel like?"
A patient complains of leg pain. Which question is pertinent
to ask to gain additional information?
1. "What were you doing when the pain first occurred?"
2. "How do you feel about having this pain?"
3. "Do you think the pain is caused by a cramp?"
4. "Has anyone in your family ever had similar pain?" - ANSWER1. "What were you
doing when the pain first occurred?"
A female has been admitted to the emergency department
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED.
, What is the most reliable way to assess a patient's pain?
1. Type and frequency of analgesic medications the
patient takes
2. Patient's most recent vital signs (e.g., blood pressure
and pulse rate)
3. Extent of tissue damage the patient has had
4. Report from the patient describing the pain
experienced - ANSWER4. Report from the patient describing the pain
experienced
A patient had a knee replaced because of arthritis. He
reports that he has not slept well in several nights. He
states that he can't get comfortable. Today he is asking for
pain medication more often. What might be a reason for
this increase in pain?
1. Arthritis pain is variable; it can be mild one day and
severe the next.
2. Pain tolerance decreases with sleep deprivation.
3. The anesthesia from surgery is wearing off.
4. The patient is using the pain medication to help him
sleep during the day. - ANSWER2. Pain tolerance decreases with sleep deprivation.
A patient complains of chest pain. Which question is pertinent to ask to gain additional
information?
1. "What were you doing when the pain first occurred?"
2. "What does the pain feel like?"
3. "Do you have shortness of breath with the chest pain?"
4. "Has anyone in your family ever had similar pain?" - ANSWER2. "What does the pain
feel like?"
A patient complains of leg pain. Which question is pertinent
to ask to gain additional information?
1. "What were you doing when the pain first occurred?"
2. "How do you feel about having this pain?"
3. "Do you think the pain is caused by a cramp?"
4. "Has anyone in your family ever had similar pain?" - ANSWER1. "What were you
doing when the pain first occurred?"
A female has been admitted to the emergency department
