Types of Pain
This type of pain is associated with phantom pain
Neuropathic
This type of pain medication can cause constipation
opiod
This method of pain relief uses needles on different areas of the body.
acupuncture
Blindness is considered an _________ not a disability.
Impairment
What should be replaced with nonslip pads in long-term care facilities to help reduce falls?
area rugs
Distractions such as engaging the patient in conversation regarding his family or hobbies can help with this phase of pain
perception
This type of pain medication is contraindicated in patients with liver failure.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
If a patient is receiving a pain medication IV and begins to break out in hives, what is the first thing you should do?
Stop the infusion
You find that your 85-year-old patient who has been on long-term bed rest has a temperature of 100 F, is flushed, has a pulse of 100, and a respiratory rate of 24. What do you think you should assess next?
Auscultate breath sounds
A patient on this type of medication should have their call bell answered promptly to help reduce falls.
Diuretics
This is when the patient begins to perceive pain
Pain threshold
This method of pain relief is not useful after 15 to 20 minutes.
ice pack
This type of pain is long term and sometimes can cause a patient to become addicted to pain medication.
chronic
What do locking the wheels of a wheelchair help to prevent?
falls
How many hours should a patient with a security device be reassessed for continued need of the device?
4 to 8 hours
This type of pain is considered short, like during surgery or a broken bone.
Acute
This type of medication is considered "fake" but it may help relieve anxiety which in turn helps to relieve the perception of pain.
placebo
Which theory states that stimuli to pain can be stopped by introducing nonpainful stimuli such as vibration?
gate theory
Charge nurse, medication administration, wound care administration, and delegation are all roles that the LPN can perform in this type of facility.
Long term health care
Keeping a routine for this type of patient is necessary to decrease confusion.
disoriented
This psychological condition can increase pain.
Anxiety
You should avoid areas of inflammation when administering this method of pain relief.
massage
Antidepressants, anti-inflammatory agents, and anticonvulsants control this type of pain the best
neuropathic
The goal of a long-term care facility is to promote_______.
independence
The care of this type of patient should not be delegated to a nursing assistant
unstable