ALL ABOUT PAIN!
What is the difference between chronic and acute pain.
Chronic > 6 months , Acute < 6 months
This type of surgery must be done immediately to save a life or a body part.
EMERGENT SURGERY
What are the three modes of transmission?
Airborne, contact, and droplet
NAME AN OPIOD.
MORPHINE
FENTANYL
DILAUDID
1 oz = ________ mL
30
Name one type of invasive pain relief.
Acupuncture, epidural, nerve block
Name two ways to prevent post op complications.
Deep Breathing
Leg Exercises
Coughing
Turning
Name three symptoms of septic shock.
Fever, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Tachypnea, increased WBC, etc.
PROLONGED OR INCREASED TYLENOL USE MAY DAMAGE WHICH ORGAN
LIVER
Your patient weighs 128lbs, how many Kg is this? Round to the nearest tenth.
58.18 = 58.2
This type of surgery is only for relief of symptoms, it will not cure the problem.
PALLIATIVE
Transplant recipients require a _______________ air pressure room.
POSITIVE
NAME AN NSAID
AND
ONE CONTRAINDICATION TO ADMINISTRATION
ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, ETC
BLEEDING, KIDNEY ISSUES, <6mos OLD ETC
Your patient needs Tylenol 750mg. The pharmacy sent 300mg tablets to your unit for administration. How many should you administer?
Name three types of noninvasive pain relief.
Distraction, hypnosis, relaxation, TENS, biofeedback
This type of ANESTHESIA includes loss of sensation at the desired site, but the patient is still awake and alert.
LOCAL
What is the difference between viruses and bacteria?
Bacteria multiplies, can lead to sepsis therefore needs to be treated with antibiotics
WHAT IS THE REVERSAL AGENT NALOXONE USED FOR
AND
WHAT IS ITS COMMONLY USED BRAND NAME
Opiod overdose
NARCAN
1 Tbsp = __________ mL
15
Name five examples of objective data when assessing for pain?
Tachycardia, Increased RR, Diaphoresis, Increased BP, Pallor, Facial expression, Nausea, Weakness, ETC
What are the three of the most important tasks as a PRE-OP nurse?
INFORMED CONSENT
MEDICATION USE
NPO STATUS
What immunoglobulin stimulates a hypersensitizing reaction, as seen in bronchial asthma or anaphylaxis?
IgE
THE MOST COMMON USED BRAND NAME FOR HYDROMORPHONE IS
DILAUDID
Your patient is receiving an infusion at 60mL/hr. The amount to be infused is 720mL. It started at 0800. What time will it finish?
2000