Wild Card Questions
This diminishes a person's quality of life. It is a sensory and emotional experience.
What is PAIN?
These types of pain may contribute to the total pain experience of a Person.
What are Physical, Social, Spiritual and Psychological pain
This type of pain can be described as "pins and needles"
What is neuropathic pain?
Acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) is a non-opioid or opioid pain medication?
What is non-opioid?
The residents you are caring for may experience this feeling or deep sense that things are not "right". It is also commonly experienced by educators when presenting for groups larger than 150 people.
What is anxiety?
Finish this statement... PAIN is what the __________ says it is
What is the resident (or person)?
This is question # 1 in the 3 question template, in the PIECES framework.
What is "what has changed" ?
This type of pain occurs when there is damage to skin, muscle, or bones.
What is somatic pain?
These are 3 opioid analgesics commonly used when treating PAIN in the older adult.
What is oxycodone, morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl (any 3 of these 4)?
This film explores the power of music as a form of non-pharmacological treatment or therapy.
What is Alive Inside?
These are 3 non-pharmacological pain interventions that cost no money.
What is pet therapy, music therapy (i-pod), heat & cold, positioning, conversations, etc
These are the most common losses related to dementia and can help care partners better understand a person's efforts to communicate.
What are the 7 A's?
Emma has end stage dementia, she requires total assistance with her care, and is no longer communicate verbally. This pain assessment tool is the most appropriate to use when assessing Emma's pain.
What is PAINAD?
Henry is currently ordered 2mg of morphine prn, he has required 3 doses each day for the last week. What should his regular dose of morphine be?
What is long acting morphine (M-ESLON) 3mg po bid?
This is the goal of PAIN management.
What is to provide maximum PAIN relief with minimal side effects?
These are consequences of untreated pain in the older adult.
What is anxiety, depression, loss of function, delirium, etc
This tool is used to help you gain a better understanding of a person's interests, hobbies and background.
What is the "getting to know me" tool?
Lucy has moderate stage dementia and requires cueing for her ADLs, but is able to follow requests made of her and respond to simple questions. This pain assessment tool is the most appropriate to use when assessing Lucy's pain.
What is NOPPAIN?
Acetaminophen or tylenol has a maximum dose that can be given to the frail older adult in 24 hours.
What is 2.6 grams ( which is equal to 8 - 325mg tablets)?
This type of non-pharmacological approach focuses on practical, emotional, spiritual or religious care.
What is Spiritual or Pastoral care?
Yelling, kicking, hitting, rocking, and grabbing are all examples of this?
What are possible expressions of pain (or responsive behaviors)?
The DOS can be a useful tool for determining the daily rhythm to any person’s day. The acronym D O S stands for this.
What is Dementia Observation System?
Heinz suffers from hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver) causing this type of pain.
What is visceral pain?
Due to the large accumulation of metabolites, this opioid poses a high risk for causing delirium, agitation, myoclonus, and worsened pain.
What is Demerol (meperidine)?
This is the document that can guide and assist the family and other care partners to effectively and consistently treat PAIN using a variety of interventions.
What is a PAIN management plan? (care plan)