NUR 245 / NUR245 EXAM 1. QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.

What is neuropathic pain? pain caused by lesion or disease in somatosensory nervous system What are some examples of conditions that can cause neuropathic pain diabetes shingles HIV/AIDS chemotherapy stroke MS tumor Behavioral cues for pain assessment in older adults changes in functional status changes in dressing, walking, toileting, involvement in activities (ADLs and IADLs) slowness, rigidity, fatigue sudden onset of acute confusion ABCT / components of the mental status exam A-appearance B-behavior C-cognition T-thought processes Mini-cog quick easy screening for cognitive impairment in otherwise healthy older adults 3-item recall test, clock drawing test tests function, ability to plan, manage time, organize activities, working memory can be used w/ varied culture groups + literacy levels Timed Up and Go (TUG) rise from chair, walk 10 feet, turn, walk back to chair, sit down MMSE Mini mental state exam Tests cognitive function through orientation, registration, attention and calculation, recall language can help diagnose dementia MOCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) Screens for mild cognitive decline. 30-point questionnaire. or = 26 considered normal What does MOCA measure visuo-constructive ability language function memory auditory attention conceptual thinking working memory and calculations speech/language Palpation applies your sense of touch to assess the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness Percussion tapping on the person's skin with shirt, sharp, strokes to assess underlying structures Auscultation listening to sounds produced by the body Vital signs include temperature, pulse oximetry and rate, respiration, blood pressure, pain