Deck 46: Pain Management

Question 1

Which of the following objective assessment data will the nurse obtain before administering a prescribed opioid medication to a client?

A)Pain level as stated by client
B)Any nausea the client may be feeling
C)Respiratory rate
D)Color of skin

Answer 1

Respiratory rate

Question 2

The client is taking meperidine (Demerol)and experiencing pruritus.Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to order?

A)Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)
B)Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
D)Normal saline

Answer 2

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)

Question 3

The client scheduled to undergo minor surgery states,"The physician will not give me pain medication after surgery because my surgery is only minor." What is the best response by the nurse?

A)"You can experience pain after minor surgery,so you can have pain medication."
B)"You are correct.The physician will not order any pain medication."
C)"You are correct.I will need to teach you nonpharmacologic pain relief measures."
D)" You can only have about half the dose because your surgery is minor."

Answer 3

"You can experience pain after minor surgery,so you can have pain medication."

Question 4

A client experiencing pain has been prescribed aspirin.The nurse realizes that this medication will affect which pain process?

A)Transduction
B)Transmission
C)Perception
D)Modulation

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter.Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?

A)Pulse rate: 80
B)Respiratory rate: 8
C)Blood pressure: 120/80
D)Pain rating of 4 on scale of 1 to 10

Question 6

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an opioid medication.What should the nurse suggest to decrease the risk of constipation with this medication?

A)Take an antihistamine three times per day.
B)Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day.
C)Assess respiratory rate before taking medication.
D)Assess heart rate before taking medication.

Question 7

The nurse is to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)prn to a client for a headache;however,the client has been vomiting all day.Which route should the nurse use to administer the medication?

A)Oral
B)Vaginal
C)Rectal
D)Intravenous

Question 8

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client home with a prescription for ibuprofen (Motrin).What should the nurse instruct as a common side effect of this medication?

A)Gastrointestinal (GI)distress
B)Shakiness
C)Tremors
D)Rash

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client who is using morphine through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).What medication should the nurse have readily available?

A)Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)
B)Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
D)Normal saline

Question 10

A client recovering from a left below-the-knee amputation is experiencing left foot pain.The nurse realizes the client is experiencing which type of pain?

A)Phantom limb pain
B)Acute pain
C)Chronic pain
D)Narcotic-induced pain

Question 11

A client is complaining of having the same type of pain that he experienced prior to being diagnosed with cancer.The nurse realizes that which process will influence this client's perception of pain?

A)Transmission
B)Modulation
C)Perception
D)Transduction

Question 12

The nurse provides an oral opiate to a client with pain.In how many hours should the nurse expect the client to need another dose of the medication?

A)2 hours
B)4 hours
C)6 hours
D)8 hours

Question 13

A client states that a cramping pain started 2 hours ago and is not accompanied by any nausea or vomiting.Which type of pain is this client most likely experiencing?

A)Chronic pain
B)Phantom pain
C)Visceral pain
D)Acute pain

Question 14

The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client taking an NSAID.The client states he has heard that taking an antacid with this medication will help decrease the incidence of upset stomach.What is the nurse's best response?

A)"Antacids reduce the absorption and therefore the effectiveness of the NSAID."
B)"Antacids help to reduce the incidence of gastric bleeding that could occur with the use of NSAIDs."
C)"Antacids should never be taken with an NSAID."
D)"Antacids help to reduce the incidence of pain."

Question 15

A client recovering from hip surgery is reluctant to ambulate because of the amount of pain that occurred with walking prior to the surgery.What can the nurse do to help this client with pain control?

A)Provide pain medication before every ambulation session.
B)Address the client's fear of pain with walking.
C)Tell the client that the pain is now gone.
D)Explain that the client is confusing postoperative pain with the pain before the surgery.

Question 16

The nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant.What is the best tool the nurse should use for evaluating pain in this infant?

A)FLACC scale
B)Wong-Baker FACES
C)Visual analog scale
D)Numeric rating scale

Question 17

A client is experiencing pain after spraining an ankle.The nurse realizes that the client is most likely experiencing which type of pain?

A)Mild pain
B)Severe pain
C)Somatic pain
D)Visceral pain

Question 18

The nurse is preparing to conduct a pain assessment.What should the nurse include in this assessment?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Duration
B)Location
C)Intensity
D)Etiology
E)Neurology

Question 19

A client tells the nurse that an ice pack works well to reduce the intensity of back pain.The nurse realizes that the client is implementing

A)a placebo.
B)distraction.
C)guided imagery.
D)the gate control theory of pain.

Question 20

A client is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of a heart attack when there was no chest pain experienced but only some left shoulder pain.The nurse should explain that the client experienced which type of pain?

A)Phantom pain
B)Referred pain
C)Visceral pain
D)Chronic pain

Question 21

A client who is on postoperative day 1 after abdominal surgery is requesting a back rub.The nurse realizes this care should be provided by

A)the registered nurse.
B)unlicensed assistive personnel.
C)no one,because the client cannot assume the prone position.
D)the physician.

Question 22

A client recovering from back surgery is refusing pain medication for fear of becoming addicted.What should the nurse say to the client?

A)"I understand."
B)"There are ways to treat addictions to pain medications."
C)"If the medication is taken to treat pain,you will not become addicted to it."
D)"All pain medication causes addiction.There is nothing that can be done to prevent it."

Question 23

After receiving medication for mild pain,the client states that the pain is getting worse.What should the nurse plan to do for this client?

A)Administer another dose of a nonopioid medication.
B)Administer an opioid for severe pain.
C)Administer an opioid for moderate pain.
D)Administer two doses of an opioid for moderate pain.

Question 24

An older client who refuses medication for pain is irritable and unable to sleep.What should the nurse explain to the client to encourage the use of pain medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)There are high-dose medications that will eradicate the pain.
B)The lack of pain control is causing the inability to sleep.
C)The lack of pain control is causing irritability.
D)The risks of taking pain medication are low in the older population.
E)The lack of pain control will affect mobility and activity tolerance.

Question 25

A client has been taking medication for back pain for several months,and has seen several different health care providers in efforts to receive pain medication.The nurse is concerned that the client is exhibiting

A)tolerance.
B)addiction.
C)physical dependence.
D)pseudoaddiction.

Question 26

The nurse is preparing to instruct a client on nonpharmacologic interventions that target the body for pain control.What should the nurse include in these instructions?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Massage
B)Acupressure
C)Self-hypnosis
D)Exercise
E)Nutritional supplements

Question 27

From an assessment,the nurse learns that the client is having difficulty sleeping because of pain in the hips and knees due to arthritis.The client is weak and fatigued.Which diagnoses would be applicable to the client at this time?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Anxiety
B)Hopelessness
C)Ineffective Health Maintenance
D)Insomnia
E)Impaired Physical Mobility

Question 28

The nurse has completed a back massage for a client.What should the nurse document about this procedure?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Effectiveness of pain medication using a rating scale from 0 to 10
B)Position to perform the massage
C)Content of communication that occurred during the back massage
D)Amount of lotion used during the back massage
E)Client response

Question 29

A client with pain has had previous episodes of uncontrolled pain in the past and is worried about the current pain pattern.Which diagnosis would be appropriate for the nurse to include for this client?

A)Anxiety
B)Ineffective Coping
C)Deficient Knowledge
D)Hopelessness

Question 30

The nurse is preparing a client for a back massage.Which positions would be the best for the client to receive this massage?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Supine
B)Fowler's
C)Trendelenburg
D)Prone
E)Side-lying

Question 31

A client repeatedly asks the nurse "How much longer until I can get more pain medication?" Once the medication is provided,the client stops asking for it.The nurse identifies the client's behavior as being

A)addiction.
B)tolerance.
C)pseudoaddiction.
D)physical dependence.

Question 32

A client is diagnosed with chronic low back pain syndrome.The nurse realizes that which analgesic delivery route might be beneficial for this client?

A)Topical
B)Rectal
C)Transmucosal
D)Transdermal

Question 33

A client experiencing pain has been prescribed a coanalgesic.The nurse should prepare to administer what medications to the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Nortriptyline
B)Amitriptyline
C)Tramadol
D)Meloxicam
E)Gabapentin

Question 34

A client tells the nurse that at home,the dog helps distract the client from chronic hip pain.The nurse realizes that the client is utilizing which form of nonpharmacologic pain control?

A)Body
B)Mind
C)Social interactions
D)Spirit

Question 35

A client experiencing pain after surgery says "Something must be wrong" because the pain is so severe.What is the best response for the nurse to make to the client?

A)"The amount of tissue disrupted from the surgery is not related to the degree of pain you feel."
B)"That could be so."
C)"Taking pain medication for many years has made the medication ineffective now."
D)"Are you sure the pain is as bad as you are saying it is?"

Question 36

The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is experiencing postoperative pain.What interventions should the nurse use to help this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Talk with the client about pain.
B)Provide privacy.
C)Present choices for dealing with pain.
D)Encourage distraction with music or television.
E)Allay fears and anxiety.

Question 37

A client is prescribed a medication that is a blend of an opioid analgesic with an NSAID.The nurse realizes that this medication will have which effects on the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Encourage the development of tolerance.
B)Encourage the development of addiction.
C)Maximize pain control while minimizing toxicity.
D)Maximize pain control while minimizing side effects.
E)Reduce the onset of pseudoaddiction.

Question 38

A client experiencing chronic pain is not getting relief with pain medication.What should the nurse do to help this client?

A)Ask the physician to change the prescribed pain medication.
B)Reassess the pain and consider another pain relief measure.
C)Limit interaction with the client.
D)Stop using alternative pain relief measures,if not effective.

Question 39

The nurse wants to assign back rubs to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).Before doing so,the nurse should first determine whether
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)unlicensed assistive personnel know how to perform a back rub.
B)there any clients who have intravenous fluids infusing.
C)there any clients who should not have a back rub performed.
D)there any clients who are prescribed to take nothing by mouth.
E)there any clients who do not want a back rub done by unlicensed assistive personnel.

Question 40

A client's pain level is assessed as being severe.Which intervention would be the most applicable for the client at this time?

A)Provide NSAID medication as prescribed.
B)Coach the client with guided imagery.
C)Suggest the client read or watch television until the pain subsides.
D)Provide opioid analgesic as prescribed.

Question 41

The nurse is caring for a client receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter.What should the nurse include to ensure safety when caring for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Secure all tubing connections with gauze.
B)Apply tape over all injection ports on the tubing.
C)Cleanse the insertion site with alcohol swabs once a day.
D)Label the tubing,infusion bag,and pump with the word "epidural."
E)Post a sign above the client's bed indicating that an epidural is being used.

Question 42

The health care provider is writing medication orders for a client recovering from spinal fusion surgery.When the client reports pain as a 9 on a scale from 0 to 10,which medications should the nurse consider providing to the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Oxymorphone (Opana)
B)Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
C)Oxycodone (OxyContin)
D)Morphine sulfate (morphine)
E)Hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid)

Question 43

A client watching a comedy on television is laughing.When asked about the amount of pain on a scale from 0 to 10,the client reports a level that is 2 below the previous assessment.The nurse realizes the client's pain was influenced by which type of distraction?

A)Visual
B)Tactile
C)Intellectual
D)Behavioral

Question 44

A client with a long leg cast is complaining of knee discomfort.Which nonpharmacologic intervention can the nurse use to help this client?

A)Apply ice to the knee over the cast.
B)Rub the knee of the non-casted leg.
C)Apply heat to the knee over the cast.
D)Rub the foot of the casted extremity.