The Basics of Pain
This type of pain is sudden in onset and usually has an identifiable cause.
Acute pain
The most reliable indicator of a patient’s pain.
Patient's self-report
Nurses must always do this before administering pain medication
Assess patient's pain level
This common medication is a non-opioid analgesic used for mild pain
Acetaminophen
Applying heat or cold to relieve pain is an example of this type of therapy
Nonpharmacologic intervention
Pain that persists for longer than 3 months is classified as this
Chronic Pain
This 0–10 tool helps patients rate their pain intensity
Numeric Rating Scale
After administering an analgesic, the nurse should do this within 30–60 minutes
Reassess the patient’s pain and response
These drugs reduce inflammation as well as pain.
NSAID
Deep breathing and guided imagery work by stimulating the release of these natural pain-relieving chemicals
Endorphins
This type of pain results from damage to nerves.
Neuropathic Pain
For nonverbal patients, nurses use this type of scale to assess pain
Wong-Baker Faces Scale
FLAAC Scale
Non-verbal Pain Scale
Behavioral Pain Scale
This negative belief can impact pain management and patient care
Bias
A nurse should always check this vital sign before administering an opioid
Respiratory Rate
This simple, nurse-led intervention can reduce anxiety and pain by providing presence and reassurance
Therapeutic communication
Pain that comes from internal organs is called this
Visceral Pain
The nurse should assess pain at these times (name one)
Before and after interventions (or regularly and as needed)?
In response to the opioid epidemic, the AMA stopped describing pain as this.
Applying heat or cold to relieve pain is an example of this type of therapy
Nonpharmacologic intervention
This technique is used to reduce perception of pain by providing stimuli such as music or TV.
Distraction
This theory explains how psychological factors can influence pain perception
Gate Control Theory
This mnemonic guides a thorough pain assessment, covering onset, location, duration, and more.
O-P-Q-R-S-T-U
These P's for Patient Centered Care are an important part of the nurse's role in pain management. Name one.
Prevention
Personal Views
Proactive
Plan
Parameters
Patient Education
This route of opioid administration carries the highest risk for respiratory depression
Intravenous or IV
Massage, acupuncture, and relaxation therapies are part of this approach to care.
Integrative or complementary therapy