Comprehensive Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
t/f the suppression of pain responses through effective pain control, can only be possible with the accurate measurement of pain
A
true
2
Q
primary mode of pain assessment is __
A
clinical interview
3
Q
indicators of pain in order of importance
A
- patient self report
- pathological conditions or procedures known to be painful
- pain related behaviors
- reports of pain by family members or caretakers
- physiological measures (vitals)
4
Q
other components of pain assessment
A
- thorough and focused PE
- additional medical diagnostic procedures
- use of standardizes tests
