NUR 424- Exam Questions with Correct Answers

NUR 424- Exam Questions with Correct Answers Which postoperative client is manifesting the most serious negative effect of inadequate pain management? 1. Demonstrates continuous use of call bell related to unsatisfied needs and discomfort 2. Develops venous thromboembolism related to immobility caused by pain and discomfort 3. Refuses to participate in physical therapy because of fear of pain caused by exercises 4. Feels depressed about loss of function and hopeless about getting relief from pain - Ans:-2. Develops venous thromboembolism related to immobility caused by pain and discomfort ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/39 A client with chronic pain reports to the charge nurse that the other nurses have not been responding to requests for pain medication. What is the charge nurse's initial action? 1. Check the medication administration records for the past several days 2. Ask the nurse educator to provide in-service training about pain management 3. Perform a complete pain assessment on the client and take a pain history 4. Have a conference with the staff nurses to assess their care of this client - Ans:-4. Have a conference with the staff nurses to assess their care of this client According to recent guidelines from the American Pain Society in collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists, what are the priority pain management strategies that the nurse would expect to see in the pain management for post-surgical clients? SATA. ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/39 1. Acetaminophen and/or NSAIDS for management of postoperative pain in adults and children without contraindications 2. Surgical site-specific peripheral regional anesthetic techniques in adults and children for procedures 3. Neuraxial (epidural) analgesia for major thoracic and abdominal procedures if the client has risk for cardiac complications or prolonged ileus 4. Multimodal therapy that could include opioids and nonopioid therapies, regional anesthetic techniques, and nonpharmacologic therapies 5. Long-acting oral opioids, especially in the immediate postoperative period, for continuous around-the- clock relief 6. Neuraxial administration of - Ans:-1. Acetaminophen and/or NSAIDS for management of postoperative pain in adults and children without contraindications ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 4/39 2. Surgical site-specific peripheral regional anesthetic techniques in adults and children for procedures 3. Neuraxial (epidural) analgesia for major thoracic and abdominal procedures if the client has risk for cardiac complications or prolonged ileus 4. Multimodal therapy that could include opioids and nonopioid therapies, regional anesthetic techniques, and nonpharmacologic therapies The home health nurse is interviewing an older client with a history of heart failure and rheumatoid arthritis. The client reports "feeling pretty good, except for the pain and stiffness in my joints when I first get out of bed." Which member of the health care team would be the most appropriate to aid in the client's report of pain? 1. Health care provider to review the dosage and frequency of pain medication 2. Physical therapist for evaluation of function and possible exercise therapy ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 5/39 3. Social worker to locate community resources for complementary therapy 4. Unlicensed assistive personnel to help client with a warm shower in the morning - Ans:-4. Unlicensed assistive personnel to help client with a warm shower in the morning Family members are encouraging the client to "tough out the pain" rather than risk drug addiction to opioids. The client is stoically abiding. The nurse recognizes that the sociocultural dimension of pain is the current priority for the client. Which question will the nurse ask? 1. Where is the pain located, and does it radiate to other parts of your body? 2. How would you describe the pain, and how is it affecting you? 3. What do you believe about pain medication and drug addiction? ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 6/39 How is the pain affecting your activity level and your ability to function? - Ans:-3. What do you believe about pain medication and drug addiction? A client with diabetic neuropathy reports a burning, electrical-type pain in the lower extremities that is worse at night and not responding to NSAIDS. Which medication will the nurse advocate for first? 1. Gabapentin 2. Corcicosteroids 3. Hydromorphone 4. Lorazepam - Ans:-1. Gabapentin Which client is most likely to receive opioids for extended p