pain scoring & adjuncts to analgesia vn08 3c&d

What tool do we use to recognise pain

(a)  

Give an example of the most common pain scoring assessments

(a)  

Using a pain scoring system (a)   the care a patient receives

which pain assessment scale does the observer rate pain as no pain/ mild pain / moderate pain/ severe pain

• Simple Numerical rating scale

• Visual analogue scale

• Simple Descriptive scale

• multidimensional pain scale

(a)   is a composite pain scale

Select a limitation of a pain score

• help improve practice standards

• signs of stress can be confused for pain

• optimises individual patient care

• there are many pain scores to chose from

Draw an image of a cat with a rating of 2 for its facial expressions

Which grimace scale was first developed

• Rat

• Rabbit

• Horse

• Mice

Which act states that only veterinary surgeons, registered nurses or qualified physiotherapists are able to carry out therapies

(a)  

What complementary therapy can be classed as minor surgery so can only be performed by a veterinary surgeon or RVN under direct supervision

(a)