NRS3015 EXAM 1 REVIEW
1. Why are opioids
good for patients
who have has
thoracic surgery?
2. What is the most Patients self report of pain levels on a number scale.
reliable measure
for pain assess-
ment?
3. What should we Ask for pain medications before pain in severe.
teach patients
about asking for
pain medications
postoperatively?
4. What actions are
needed for a pa-
tient who c/o
nausea and vom-
iting postopera-
tively?
5. Signs and symp- Pain at the incision site.
toms of dehis- Feeling of pulling or ripping.
cence Feeling like something popped.
Drainage from the wound.
Signs of wound infection.
6. What do you do if Do not leave your patient and call for help.
you think the pa- Use a sterile towel with sterile saline and cover the wound.
tient is experienc- NEVER try to reinsert the organs.
ing dehiscence?
, NRS3015 EXAM 1 REVIEW
7. (Prioritization)
When can we
treat pain before
we do anything
else?
8. Who can push Only the patient is allowed to push the PCA button.
the PCA button?
9. Patient still c/o
severe pain with
a PCA pump,
what should you
do?
10. What is toler- Tolerance is a person's diminished response to a drug, which occurs when the drug
ance? (Pain med- is used repeatedly and the body adapts to the continued presence of the drug
ication)
11. What nursing as-
sessments are
needed when
your patient is
taking opioids?
12. What should you Do not use an over-the-counter NSAID for longer than 10 days. Talk to your doctor
teach your pa- first. The most common side effects from NSAIDs are stomach aches, heartburn,
tient when giving and nausea. NSAIDs may irritate the stomach lining.
them NSAIDS?
13. The pain scale helps the doctor keep track of how well your treatment plan is
working to reduce your pain and help you do daily tasks.
1. Why are opioids
good for patients
who have has
thoracic surgery?
2. What is the most Patients self report of pain levels on a number scale.
reliable measure
for pain assess-
ment?
3. What should we Ask for pain medications before pain in severe.
teach patients
about asking for
pain medications
postoperatively?
4. What actions are
needed for a pa-
tient who c/o
nausea and vom-
iting postopera-
tively?
5. Signs and symp- Pain at the incision site.
toms of dehis- Feeling of pulling or ripping.
cence Feeling like something popped.
Drainage from the wound.
Signs of wound infection.
6. What do you do if Do not leave your patient and call for help.
you think the pa- Use a sterile towel with sterile saline and cover the wound.
tient is experienc- NEVER try to reinsert the organs.
ing dehiscence?
, NRS3015 EXAM 1 REVIEW
7. (Prioritization)
When can we
treat pain before
we do anything
else?
8. Who can push Only the patient is allowed to push the PCA button.
the PCA button?
9. Patient still c/o
severe pain with
a PCA pump,
what should you
do?
10. What is toler- Tolerance is a person's diminished response to a drug, which occurs when the drug
ance? (Pain med- is used repeatedly and the body adapts to the continued presence of the drug
ication)
11. What nursing as-
sessments are
needed when
your patient is
taking opioids?
12. What should you Do not use an over-the-counter NSAID for longer than 10 days. Talk to your doctor
teach your pa- first. The most common side effects from NSAIDs are stomach aches, heartburn,
tient when giving and nausea. NSAIDs may irritate the stomach lining.
them NSAIDS?
13. The pain scale helps the doctor keep track of how well your treatment plan is
working to reduce your pain and help you do daily tasks.
