Question 1

Which pain scale is the most sensitive to gender and ethnic differences?&#10;A) Visual&#10;B) Verbal&#10;C) Numerical&#10;D) Flacc

Accepted Answer

The numerical pain scale is the most sensitive to gender and ethnic differences. This is because it allows for a more precise measurement of pain intensity than the other scales.

Question 2

Which pain scale would be the most appropriate for a patient who is unable to communicate their pain or in an unconscious state?&#10;A) Flacc&#10;B) Faces&#10;C) Numerical&#10;D) Verbal

Accepted Answer

The FLACC scale, which stands for Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability, is designed to assess pain in patients who are unable to communicate verbally, such as infants or those in an unconscious state. It uses observable indicators to evaluate pain levels.

Question 3

The 5th vital sign is&#10;A) Pain&#10;B) Capillary refill&#10;C) Blood glucose&#10;D) Urine output

Accepted Answer

The 5th vital sign is widely recognized as pain, following the traditional four vital signs of temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. This concept emphasizes the importance of assessing and managing pain in clinical settings.

Question 4

When administering analgesia, a nurse must record in the patients notes the&#10;A) Time&#10;B) Reason for administration&#10;C) Effectiveness&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

When administering analgesia, it is important for a nurse to record the time the medication was given, the reason for its administration, and its effectiveness to ensure proper patient care and medication management.

Question 5

A patient's report of pain should always be considered as&#10;A) Exaggerated&#10;B) Understated&#10;C) True&#10;D) False

Accepted Answer

Pain is a subjective experience, and a patient's report of pain should always be considered true and assessed accordingly to provide appropriate care and management.

Deck 25: Pain Management