Test bank for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment, 5th Edition- by Linda A. LaCharity | 2025/2026 |ALL CHAPTERS INCLUDED|ISBN: 9780323683166

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, 1. Pain MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1.A client tells the nurse that she rarely experiences pain, but when she does, she seeks medical
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attention. The nurse realizes this client understands that pain is important because it:
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1. is a protective system.
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2. includes the automatic withdrawal reflex. qu qu qu qu




3. creates sensitivity to pain. qu qu qu




4. helps with healing. qu qu




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Pain is a protective system that includes protection from unsafe behaviors by use of reflexes,
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memory, and avoidance. Even though the automatic withdrawal reflex is a part of the pain
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response, it does not explain why pain is important. Pain does not create sensitivity to pain. Pain
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does not help with healing.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Definitions and Implications of Pain
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2.A client complains that the bed sheets touching his skin are extremely painful. The nurse realizes
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this client is experiencing:
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1. allodynia.

2. modulation.

3. kinesthesia.

4. proprioception.

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Allodynia or hyperalgesia is a state where a slight or nonpainful stimulus is interpreted as very
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painful. Kinesthesia is the awareness of movement. Proprioception is the awareness of body
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position.
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Modulation is an influencing factor in the perception of
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pain. PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Peripheral Nervous System
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3.A client is complaining of severe abdomen pain. The nurse realizes this client is experiencing which
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type of pain?
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1. Neuralgia