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what pulse is located behind the patients knee cap and can be palpated on the dorsal
side of the patients knee - ANSWER popiteal
what is the short duration and has a sudden onset in association with injury surgery or
an acute illness episode - ANSWER acute
labored or difficult breathing - ANSWER dyspnea
what type of pain is linked to tissue damage to the skin musculoskeletal system -
ANSWER nociceptive
what type of pain is a direct consequence of a lesion or disease affecting the
somatosensory system - ANSWER neuropathic
pulse with irregular rhythm - ANSWER arrhythmia
what can be used by children as well as patients with language barriers or cognitive
impairment - ANSWER wong baker faces chart
without fever - ANSWER afebrile
with fever - ANSWER febrile
what are signs to life temp, RR, HR, and BP - ANSWER vital signs
What is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or
potential tissue damage? - ANSWER pain
what is another term for nociceptive pain? - ANSWER somatic
what are the characteristics of pain? - ANSWER onset
provocation
quality
region
scale
time
, what does the acronym NRS stand for - ANSWER numerical rating system
what are some non verbal cues? - ANSWER restlessness, pacing, guarding, wincing,
crying, withdrawal from touch
what is it called when you can see the outcome of pain - ANSWER sign
what is it called when the patient tells you how the pain feels - ANSWER symptom
how can pain be managed - ANSWER - Medications
- Mild exercise
- Diversion techniques
- Hot or cold compress
- Physical therapy techniques
- Reassurance
how can pain be recorded for inpatient? - ANSWER medication administration record
nursing notes
what is the form name for nursing notes - ANSWER SF 510
how can pain be recorded for outpatient - ANSWER chronological record of medical
care emergency treatment record field or mass casualty
what is the form name for chronological record of medical care - ANSWER SF 600
what is the form name for emergency treatment record - ANSWER SF 558
What are the 4 steps to reassessment - ANSWER repeat primary assessment, vitals,
physical exam, and check interventions
what does the secondary assessment include - ANSWER patient history, review body
systems, physical exam, and vital signs
what is the inhalation and exhalation of gaseous mixtures - ANSWER breathing
what is an integrated system of care that guides and tracks patient care over time -
ANSWER continuum of care
The area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision or other incident within which
special safety precautions should be taken - ANSWER danger zone