Definition
Physical Pain that occurs when nociceptors are stimulated
What is nociceptive pain
This pain scale is used if the patient is unable to provide a rating
What is FACES
Postoperative pain that lasts more than ___ months
What is 3
The nurse knows that the standard of pain and pain control is best determined by
What is the patient
How does the nurse determine which PRN pain medication to give for an alert and oriented patient
Rate the pain and match it to the MAR
Work synergistically with standard pain medications to enhance pain relief and to treat side effects of the medication
What is adjuvant medications
What are 2 sensory clinical manifestations of acute pain
- Pallor
- Diaphoresis
- Dilated pupils
- Rapid Speech
Chronic pain is a leading cause of _______ in the US
What is disability
What vital sign and value would lead the nurse to administer narcan (nalaxone)
What is RR <10
The most effective agents for relief of moderate to severe pain
Opioids (or narcotics)
Pain that stems from injury to nerves in the central or peripheral nervous system
What are 2 psychological responses to pain?
- fear
- depression
- anger
- irritability
- helplessness / hopelessness
True or False. Alternative and complementary therapy can help a patient with chronic pain.
True
The nurse must monitor for __________ when the client is taking NSAIDS.
What is Kidney function or gastric upset
The nurse monitors for this life threatening side effect for the client receiving opioid medications
What is respiratory depression
Psychological or emotional dependence on a prescribed medication or illicit drug
What is Addiction
What is the next step after assessing a patients pain?
Nursing Diagnosis
Give an example of a medical condition that can cause chronic pain
What is Diabetes (peripheral neuropathy), arthritis, fibromyalgia
IV infusion pump that delivers a prescribed amount of analgesic when the patient activates a button
PCA pump
After administering pain medication the nurse understands they must do this within one hour
Evaluate their pain
Perceived by an individual but has no physical cause
What is psychogenic pain
List 2 examples of causes of acute pain
What is sudden accidental trauma, surgery, ischemia, acute inflammation
What nerve fibers are unmyelinated with slow conduction that are translated as diffuse, dull, and longer-lasting pain?
C-Fibers
Stimulation of selective receptors by applying low-intensity current through skin electrodes to interfere with transmission of pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
What is the first step in the WHO analgesic ladder to treat pain
Non-opioids and adjuvants