3 criteria of EIP Correct Answer best-available research,
professional/clinical expertise, individual client values and
needs
3 criteria to person and family centred care Correct Answer
Preferences, values, and beliefs
3 nursing roles Correct Answer independent (vitals)
dependent (need orders)
collaborative (need support)
4 Cs of addiction Correct Answer loss of control
compulsive use
consequences (use despite harm)
craving
Acute Pain Correct Answer recent onset, lasting short
duration, caused by tissue damage, triggers sympathetic
response.
- identifiable cause
- predictable prognosis
Acute pain clinical manifestations Correct Answer increase
bp, hr and rr, dilated pupils, sweating
reports pain, cries moans, frowns and grimaces etc
Acute pain management Correct Answer 1. foundational
drugs (tylenol & advil
2. add weak opioids (tramadol)
, 3. add strong opioids (dilaudid)
4. non-opioid adjuvants (AD, anaesthetics, corticosteroids etc)
Adjuvants for bone pain Correct Answer NSAIDs, calcitonin,
biphosphonates, radiopharmaceuticals, CCBs
adjuvants for neuropathic pain Correct Answer AD/AC's oral
and parenteral anaesthetics, new CCBs and pregabalin,
cannabinoids
Adult learning principles (7) Correct Answer independent
learners, readiness arises from life's changes, past experiences
are resources, learn best when topic is of immediate value,
learning as problem solving, see themselves as doers, resist
learning if conditions do not relate to self-concepts
Barriers to nurse-client teaching Correct Answer lack of
time/knowledge, incongruent goals, divers patient needs,
powerlessness/frustration
Behavioural management (non-pharmacological) Correct
Answer ensure patient has glasses/hearing aids, use calm gentle
voice, speak slowly and clearly, don't reason or argue, explain
before doing anything, give patient time, reassurance,
understand what's triggering
Body temperature post op Correct Answer Hypothermia:
immediately post op, d/t loss of heat from surgery
Hyperthermia: at any time, likely shows an infection but can
also indicate stress from surgical response in first 24-48 hr