Mental Mysteries
Hidden Signals
Silent Screams
Veiled Remedies
Invisible Aches
Cryptic Care
100

"What acronym is used to perform a subjective and objective pain assessment on a child?"

"What is QUESTT?"

100

This is a noninvasive, natural, and feasible way to reduce pain in infants.

"What is breastfeeding?"

100

"In some cultures, it is common practice to increase the expression of pain for sympathy. True or false?"

"What is false?"

100

True or false: A chemical burn is an example of nociceptive pain.

"What is true?"

100

"This type of pain is due to malfunctioning of the peripheral or central nervous system."

"What is neuropathic pain?"

100

"This type of pain, often felt as a sharp or burning sensation, is typically well localized and might be due to external mechanical, chemical, or thermal injury."

 "What is superficial somatic pain?"

200

"In the QUESTT acronym for pain assessment, what does 'U' stand for?"

"What is Use a reliable and valid pain scale?"

200

"The FLACC Behavior scale for pain assesses these five parameters in young, nonverbal children and those with cognitive impairments.

"What are Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability?"

200

This neuromodulator appears to modify pain sensation. 

"What is serotonin?"

200

These 3 methods should be utilized for administering moderate sedation to children?"

 "What are oral (PO), topical, and intravenous (IV)?"

200

"This tool is the least appropriate scale for nurses to use for assessing a 4-year-old child's pain."

"What is the numeric scale?"

200

"In the context of pediatric pain, this term refers to the type of pain that develops in the tissues and may be due to strain from overuse or direct injury."

"What is deep somatic pain?"

300

"In the QUESTT acronym for pain assessment, what does 'E' stand for?"

"What is Evaluate the child’s behavior and physiologic changes?"

300

DAILY DOUBLE!! 600 Points.

These factors can influence a child's perception of pain. Name Three. 

"What are non-modifiable factors such as age, gender, cognitive level, and modifiable/situational factors like behavioral, cognitive, and emotional aspects?"

300

This technique aids in reducing muscle tension and anxiety by focusing on different areas of the body. 

"What is relaxation?" 

300

"Why is it important to consider cultural backgrounds when assessing and managing pain in pediatric patients?"

"What is because cultural beliefs can influence pain expression, pain thresholds, and receptiveness to certain pain treatments?"

300

"Why is it important for nurses to encourage parents to report any changes in their child's behavior indicating pain?"

"What is because parents may assume that nurses have greater expertise, and may not report changes, but their involvement is crucial for timely pain relief measures?"

300

"This is the term used to describe the pain of a child recovering from an appendectomy."

"What is nociceptive pain?"

400

"In the QUESTT acronym for pain assessment, what does 'S' stand for?"

"What is Secure the parent’s involvement?"

400

These are some methods nurses use to assess pain in non-verbal children. Name two.

"What are observing physiological changes, using pain scales like FLACC, and interpreting behavioral cues?"

400

This common pediatric ailment might be initially mistaken for pain mismanagement but is actually a separate medical condition.

"What is appendicitis?"

400

"Name four nonpharmacologic management strategies for pain."

"What are relaxation, distraction, imagery, and biofeedback?"

400

"What is the poker chip tool?"

 "What is a self-reporting pain tool in preschool-age children, where 1 chip equals a little bit of hurt and 4 chips equal the worst hurt?"

400

"What score on the Premature Infant Pain Profile would a premature infant of less than 28 weeks' gestational age receive just for their gestational age?"

"What is a score of 3?"

500

"In the QUESTT acronym for assessing pain, what do the two 'T's stand for?"

"What is Take the cause of pain into account and Take action?"

500

This age group is appropriate for the FLACC Behavioral Scale. 

"What are ages 6 months to 7 years?"

500

DAILY DOUBLE!! 1000 Points.

"A child with no visible injuries is crying, laying on their side, not making eye contact, and avoiding social interaction. What might be overlooked as the cause of their distress?"

"What is abdominal pain?"

500

"How does therapeutic play contribute to pain management in pediatric nursing?"

"What is by distracting the child from pain, providing a sense of normalcy, and facilitating expression about their feelings and fears?"

500

"True or false: Children experience more adverse effects of narcotic analgesics than adults do and are more prone to addiction."

"What is false?"

500

What are some behavioral changes in school-aged children that may indicate a child is in pain? List three."

"What are irritability and restlessness, clenching of teeth or fists, and a previously talkative child becoming quiet and withdrawn?"

600

The most common indicator of pain in younger infants.

"What is a facial expression of discomfort?"

600

"The nurse is caring for a client receiving opioid medication for the treatment of postoperative pain. What are common side effects that the nurse should observe for?" Name three. 

"What are respiratory depression, constipation, and pruritus?"

600

"According to the myth, if a child is sleeping or playing, they are not in pain. What is the fact that dispels this myth?"

 "What is sleep or play may be a coping strategy for the child in pain, and sleep may reflect exhaustion of the child who is coping with pain?"

600

"A 14-year-old adolescent with a broken leg has been prescribed Ibuprofen around the clock for pain management and complains of nausea and vomiting after taking the last dose. What intervention could the nurse use to reduce GI upset?"

"What is give with food or after meals to prevent GI upset?"

600

"A patient with pancreatitis is experiencing pain rated 6/10. What type of pain is this patient experiencing?"

"What is visceral pain?"

600

"What role does the presence of parents play in the pain management of hospitalized children?"

"What is reducing anxiety, providing comfort, and potentially decreasing the perceived intensity of pain?"

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