NSG 3130: Fundamentals 2 Exam 3 Review questions with 100% Revised
highlighted answers.
The patient will be going home on a medication administered through a PCA
pump. To assist the family members with an understanding of how this therapy
works, the nurse explains that the patient:
a. has control over the frequency of the IV analgesic
b. can choose the dosage of the drug received
c. may request the type of medication received
d. controls the route for administering the medication
a. has control over the frequency of the IV analgesic
An older patient with mild musculoskeletal pain is being seen by the primary care
provider (PCP). The nurse anticipates that treatment of this patient's level of
discomfort will include:
a. fentanyl
b. diazepam
c. acetaminophen
d. oxycodone
c. acetaminophen
Nurses working with patients in pain need to recognize and avoid common
misconceptions and myths about pain. In regard to the pain experience, which of
the following is correct?
a. Chronic pain is mostly psychological in nature
b. Regular use of analgesics leads to drug addiction
c. The patient is the best authority on the pain experience
d. The amount of tissue damage is accurately reflected in the degree of pain
perceived
, c. The patient is the best authority on the pain experience
A nonpharmacological approach that the nurse may implement for patients
experiencing pain that focuses on creating a calm state with controlled breathing
and relaxation is:
a. acupressure
b. meditation
c. biofeedback
d. hypnosis
b. meditation
The nurse consults with the primary care provider (PCP) of a patient who is
experiencing continuous, severe pain. In planning for the patient's treatment, the
nurse is aware of the principles of pain management and that it is appropriate to
expect treatment to include:
a. focusing on intramuscular administration of analgesics
b. waiting for pain to become more intense before administering opioids
c. administering opioid with nonopioid analgesics for severe pain experiences
d. administering large doses of opioids initially to patients who have not taken the
medications before.
c. administering opioid with nonopioid analgesics for severe pain experiences
Upon entering the room, the nurse discovers that the patient is experiencing acute
pain. An expected assessment finding for this patient is:
a. bradycardia
b. diaphoresis
C. bradypnea
d. decreased muscle tension
highlighted answers.
The patient will be going home on a medication administered through a PCA
pump. To assist the family members with an understanding of how this therapy
works, the nurse explains that the patient:
a. has control over the frequency of the IV analgesic
b. can choose the dosage of the drug received
c. may request the type of medication received
d. controls the route for administering the medication
a. has control over the frequency of the IV analgesic
An older patient with mild musculoskeletal pain is being seen by the primary care
provider (PCP). The nurse anticipates that treatment of this patient's level of
discomfort will include:
a. fentanyl
b. diazepam
c. acetaminophen
d. oxycodone
c. acetaminophen
Nurses working with patients in pain need to recognize and avoid common
misconceptions and myths about pain. In regard to the pain experience, which of
the following is correct?
a. Chronic pain is mostly psychological in nature
b. Regular use of analgesics leads to drug addiction
c. The patient is the best authority on the pain experience
d. The amount of tissue damage is accurately reflected in the degree of pain
perceived
, c. The patient is the best authority on the pain experience
A nonpharmacological approach that the nurse may implement for patients
experiencing pain that focuses on creating a calm state with controlled breathing
and relaxation is:
a. acupressure
b. meditation
c. biofeedback
d. hypnosis
b. meditation
The nurse consults with the primary care provider (PCP) of a patient who is
experiencing continuous, severe pain. In planning for the patient's treatment, the
nurse is aware of the principles of pain management and that it is appropriate to
expect treatment to include:
a. focusing on intramuscular administration of analgesics
b. waiting for pain to become more intense before administering opioids
c. administering opioid with nonopioid analgesics for severe pain experiences
d. administering large doses of opioids initially to patients who have not taken the
medications before.
c. administering opioid with nonopioid analgesics for severe pain experiences
Upon entering the room, the nurse discovers that the patient is experiencing acute
pain. An expected assessment finding for this patient is:
a. bradycardia
b. diaphoresis
C. bradypnea
d. decreased muscle tension
