Revision Flashcards
(36 cards)
1
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Pain threshold and pain tolerance are terms that can be used interchangeably when describing a patient’s pain level.
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True
2
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A patient’s definition of pain is highly subjective, making nurses and physicians the best authority of the existence of pain.
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False
3
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- Alternate forms of communication must be used for patients with sensory impairments and other disabilities, because pain assessment is such a vital part of a patient’s care.
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True
4
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- People who have had multiple experiences with pain will be less anxious and more tolerant of pain than those who have had little experience with pain.
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False
5
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- An important nursing aspect of caring for patients in pain is ______________ the pain after the intervention has been implemented.
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Reassessing
6
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- _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.
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Respiratory
7
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- Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.
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NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatories].
8
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- In managing a patient’s pain, the nurse must understand and attempt to avoid _____________________; pain that is so intense that it is difficult to relieve.
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hyperalgesia
9
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- Following replacement of the hip joint, the patient’s leg should be maintained in a position of __________________.
A
10
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- When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect____________________ syndrome.
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compartment
11
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- A continuous ______________________motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.
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passive
12
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- The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ____________________, paraesthesia and paralysis.
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pulses
13
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- Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous _____________________.
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thromboembolism
14
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- HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.
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True
15
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- Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.
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False
16
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- The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.
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adrenaline
17
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- A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.
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False – the person is observed for a minimum of 2 hours
18
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- A positive response to an antigen skin test is indicated by the presence of an urticarial _____________.
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rash.
19
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- A hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen develops at the time of the initial exposure to that antigen.
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False
20
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- Allergic ____________ is caused by airborne pollens and mould.
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rhinitis
21
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- The ‘PRN’ approach to administer analgesics is no longer considered the most effective strategy for pain management.
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True
22
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- _________________________analgesia refers to the use of more than one form of analgesia to obtain more pain relief and fewer side effects.
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Polypharmaceutical/ multimodal/ adjuvant
23
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- _______________________depression is the most serious adverse effect of opioid analgesic agents administered via IV, subcutaneous and/or epidural.
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Respiratory
24
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- Three general categories of analgesic agents are opioids, local anaesthetics and ___________________.
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NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatories].
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1. In managing a patient’s pain, the nurse must understand and attempt to avoid _____________________; pain that is so intense that it is difficult to relieve.
hyperalgesia
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2. When a patient with a casted extremity complains of pain unrelieved by elevation, cold packs and analgesics, the nurse should suspect____________________ syndrome.
compartment
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5. A continuous ______________________motion device is frequently used to flex and extend the patient’s knee following replacement of the knee joint.
passive
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1. The five Ps used to assess the neurovascular status of a casted extremity are pain, pallor, ____________________, paraesthesia and paralysis.
pulses
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3. Decreased mobility related to surgery or application of traction places the orthopaedic patient at increased risk for venous _____________________.
thromboembolism
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5. HEPA filters in air purifiers and vacuum cleaners are an effective means of reducing the amount of allergens in the home.
True
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2. Women who are aware of a family history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or other allergy should avoid eating peanuts during pregnancy.
False
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2. The patient at risk for an anaphylactic response to an allergen should be instructed to carry an emergency kit containing _____________ at all times.
adrenaline
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4. A patient receiving allergen desensitisation therapy should be observed for ten minutes following each injection.
False – the person is observed for a minimum of 2 hours
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1. Immunoglobulins of the IgA class are involved in allergic reactions.
False
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3. The patient with angioedema of the tongue and upper airway is at risk for respiratory obstruction and ____________.
death/ bronchospasm/ cardiac arrest
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5. Use of adrenergic nasal sprays to treat allergy symptoms should be limited in order to avoid ____________ congestion.
rebound
