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LPN-BSN Transition Exam 2
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Pain assessment - ANSWER Location (does it radiate), quality
(how it feels, dull, throb), Intensity/measure (pain scale), timing
(onset, freq., duration), Setting, associated findings (depression,
anxiety, nausea), aggravating/alleviating factors
Gold standard for pain assessment - ANSWER patient's self-
report
Heat Improves tissue metabolism. T/F? - ANSWER true
Pain is not a barrier to learning. T/F? - ANSWER False
The nurse should administer ordered post-op pain medications
around the clock. T/F? - ANSWER True
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Acetaminophen daily dose maximum(s) - ANSWER 4 grams
Daily, if liver disorder 2.4 grams daily.
NSAIDS considerations - ANSWER Monitor kidney/GI function
and sx bleeding
Opioids adverse effects - ANSWER Respiratory depression
(RR<8/min), sedation, nausea, constipation, itching.
Opioid antidote - ANSWER Naloxone (Narcan)
Non-pharmacologic pain management - ANSWER Yoga, reiki,
distraction, hot/cold therapy, TENS, elevation, meditation,
relaxation
Aloe - ANSWER wound healing
Chamomile - ANSWER anti-inflamatory
Garlic - ANSWER inhibits platelet aggregation
(clotting/clumping)
LPN-BSN Transition Exam 2
Questions and Answers with 100%
Complete Solutions
Pain assessment - ANSWER Location (does it radiate), quality
(how it feels, dull, throb), Intensity/measure (pain scale), timing
(onset, freq., duration), Setting, associated findings (depression,
anxiety, nausea), aggravating/alleviating factors
Gold standard for pain assessment - ANSWER patient's self-
report
Heat Improves tissue metabolism. T/F? - ANSWER true
Pain is not a barrier to learning. T/F? - ANSWER False
The nurse should administer ordered post-op pain medications
around the clock. T/F? - ANSWER True
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Acetaminophen daily dose maximum(s) - ANSWER 4 grams
Daily, if liver disorder 2.4 grams daily.
NSAIDS considerations - ANSWER Monitor kidney/GI function
and sx bleeding
Opioids adverse effects - ANSWER Respiratory depression
(RR<8/min), sedation, nausea, constipation, itching.
Opioid antidote - ANSWER Naloxone (Narcan)
Non-pharmacologic pain management - ANSWER Yoga, reiki,
distraction, hot/cold therapy, TENS, elevation, meditation,
relaxation
Aloe - ANSWER wound healing
Chamomile - ANSWER anti-inflamatory
Garlic - ANSWER inhibits platelet aggregation
(clotting/clumping)
