Module 17

Which of the following are barriers to end of life pain management? Select all that apply

• Fear of addiction

• Belief that pain is an expected part of their illness

• Inadequate aid assessment

• Inability to sleep

The use of _____ medication can decrease the respiratory rate, and the first 4 hours postoperative are when the patient is at the highest risk for surgical complications.

The FLACC pain scale is recommended for children from ___ months to ___ years and for cognitively disabled children

A nurse is monitoring a patient that is 2 hours postoperative and is receiving morphine via PCA pump. Which of the following findings should the nurse plan to monitor to detect opioid induced ventilator impairment (OIVI)? Select all that apply

• Respiratory rate

• Capnography

• Oxygen saturation

• Deep tendon reflexes

A nurse is collecting data from a nonverbal patient to determine the presence of pain. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an increased level of discomfort? Select all that apply

• Grimacing

• Restlessness

• Increased diaphoresis

• Elevated temperature

A nurse is caring for a patient who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse use to enhance communication with the patient? Select all that apply

• Ensure the patient wears their hearing aids

• Used a sign language interpreter

• Communicate using paper and pen

• Face the client when speaking

Patients with diabetic neuropathy should inspect their feet _____ ____ and report any unexpected findings to their provider

True or false: neurological conditions can lead to anosmia, or loss of the sense of smell.

• True

• False

A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about sensory alterations. Which of the following information should the nurse include about sensory deprivation?

• Sensory deprivation is commonly experienced by patients who are in the ICU

• Sensory deprivation can cause tactile stimuli to feel painful

• Risk factors for sensory deprivation include experiencing total vision or hearing loss

• Sensory deprivation occurs most often in children who have developmental disorders

The ability to taste which of the following can decrease with age? Select all that apply

• Sour

• Sweet

• Spicy

• Salty