PCT Pain Scale/ Wound Infection

What is the purpose of using a numeric pain scale in hospitals?

• To measure the level of pain a patient is experiencing

• To determine the patient's blood pressure

• To assess the patient's heart rate

• To evaluate the patient's respiratory rate

What does a pain level of 0 indicate on the numeric pain scale?

Identify the nonverbal signs that a patient might be in moderate to severe pain.

• Facial grimacing

• Increased heart rate

• Moaning or groaning

• Sweating

What should the PCT do if the patient complains of pain?

• Ignore the report

• Report to the nurse

• Administer medication immediately

• Consult with another doctor

What are some indications of a wound infection?

• Redness and swelling

• Increased pain

• Pus or drainage

• All of the above

What are factors that might prevent the patient from reporting pain?

How can pain cause a change in vital signs?

• Decrease in blood pressure, decrease in pulse

• Increase in blood pressure, decrease in pulse

• Increase in blood pressure and pulse

• Pain has not effect on a person's vital signs.

Drainage that is (a)   is a clear indication of infection.

Wound drainage is also known as (a)   .

How can you tell if the JP drainage device is "not working?"