Pain & Stress
True or false: A PCA pump will administer medication every time the patient pushes the button?
False. The PCA pump is set at a timed administration such as every 15 minutes.
Where is sperm produced?
Testes/Testicles
Which factor most affects the intensity of grief after a loss?
The meaning the person attaches to the loss
How many hours of sleep should a toddler get per night?
11-14 hours
How do people cope with anxiety?
Exercise, engage in pleasurable activities, deep breathing, relaxation programs
What are some examples of touch therapy?
Healing touch, reiki, qigong, and therapeutic touch
Name one "sexual problem"
STI, rape, premenstrual syndrome, sexual harassment/assault, and dysmenorrhea
Which tasks will the nurse perform when preparing the client’s body for the morgue?
Pad the wrist with gauze and tie the wrists together
Wrap the body in a shroud or place in a body bag
What increases gland secretion causes an increase in stage III sleep?
Thyroid secretion or hyperthyroidism
What is depression defined as?
When assessing for pain, it is important to ask the following questions
Pain level, onset, duration, pattern
How it feels, what makes it better/worse, does it radiate
Have they tried treating it
What is also known as the womb?
Uterus
Which assessment finding would demonstrate the effects of livor mortis?
Blue and mottled extremitites
A person whose brainstem was affected by a cervical spine condition will experience what type of sleep apnea?
Central sleep apnea
What is the internal locus of control?
People who allow their inner voice to influence their self-concept.
Give three examples of nonpharmacological pain-relief interventions.
Cognitive & behavioral approach, relaxation & guided imagery, distraction, music, cutaneous stimulation, herbal remedies, reducing pain perception/reception
How many days does the menstrual cycle last?
28
What are the five phases of the active dying stage of someone dying from a serious illness? Try to list them in order.
1. Withdrawl from other
2. Decreased circulatory function
3. Increased mental alertness & energy
4. Changes in breathing pattern
5. Death
True or false: Sleep lessens the body's sensitivity to pain?
True
What is the external locus of control?
People who attribute control of their situation to external factors including people, institutions, and suicide.
Name one condition caused by stress in healthcare workers that needs to be recognized.
Burnout compassion, fatigue, second victim syndrome
FSH & LH released stimulating growth & development of ovarian follicles.
Which factors can impede a person's response to loss?
Fighting with a person right before death
Losing a spouse that they had a close relationship to
Having another family member pass w/in two years
Having few people to assist them during the time of loss
What position is the safest for an infant to sleep in?
On their back
What are the warning signs of suicide?
withdrawl from social contact, desire to be left alone, risky or destructive behavior, and talking about suicide.