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What is the primary role of nociceptors in the pain process?
What is the primary role of nociceptors in the pain process?
Which part of the brain receives impulses from areas of the body when a person experiences pain?
Which part of the brain receives impulses from areas of the body when a person experiences pain?
According to the IASP, how is pain defined?
According to the IASP, how is pain defined?
What is the difference between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
What is the difference between pain threshold and pain tolerance?
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Which factor influences pain perception related to mood and coping strategies?
Which factor influences pain perception related to mood and coping strategies?
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How does the duration of pain help categorize it?
How does the duration of pain help categorize it?
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What should a nurse primarily assess related to a patient's pain?
What should a nurse primarily assess related to a patient's pain?
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Which non-pharmacological intervention involves positioning the client to prevent skin breakdown?
Which non-pharmacological intervention involves positioning the client to prevent skin breakdown?
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What is the primary function of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in managing pain?
What is the primary function of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in managing pain?
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Which opioid is created from a natural opiate?
Which opioid is created from a natural opiate?
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In the context of pain management, what do NSAIDs primarily target?
In the context of pain management, what do NSAIDs primarily target?
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How does Therapeutic Touch aid in pain management?
How does Therapeutic Touch aid in pain management?
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What are potential side effects of opioid use?
What are potential side effects of opioid use?
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What is an example of an adjuvant analgesic used in managing neuropathic pain?
What is an example of an adjuvant analgesic used in managing neuropathic pain?
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Which form of therapy involves low voltage electrical impulse for pain relief?
Which form of therapy involves low voltage electrical impulse for pain relief?
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What is the main role of opioids in pain management?
What is the main role of opioids in pain management?
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What is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?
What is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?
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Why is gabapentin commonly utilized in pain management?
Why is gabapentin commonly utilized in pain management?
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Which opioid management strategy is effective for acute pain?
Which opioid management strategy is effective for acute pain?
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What does the SBIRT screening tool aim to identify in patients?
What does the SBIRT screening tool aim to identify in patients?
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Why is it important for nurses to understand range orders for pain medications?
Why is it important for nurses to understand range orders for pain medications?
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What should a nurse do if a patient claims to not feel any pain relief from the prescribed medication?
What should a nurse do if a patient claims to not feel any pain relief from the prescribed medication?
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Why should nurses avoid splitting doses of medication?
Why should nurses avoid splitting doses of medication?
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What is a key aspect of evaluating the effectiveness of pain interventions?
What is a key aspect of evaluating the effectiveness of pain interventions?
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Why is chronic pain management different from acute pain management?
Why is chronic pain management different from acute pain management?
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What should a nurse consider before administering a pain medication within a range order?
What should a nurse consider before administering a pain medication within a range order?
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What type of pain is typically described as throbbing or aching and occurs in skin, bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue?
What type of pain is typically described as throbbing or aching and occurs in skin, bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue?
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Which type of pain is often described as numbness or 'pins and needles' and may be associated with conditions like diabetic neuropathy or spinal cord injuries?
Which type of pain is often described as numbness or 'pins and needles' and may be associated with conditions like diabetic neuropathy or spinal cord injuries?
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Which age group is at risk of having their pain ignored or improperly assessed, requiring careful evaluation through behaviors, physiological measurements, and parental reports?
Which age group is at risk of having their pain ignored or improperly assessed, requiring careful evaluation through behaviors, physiological measurements, and parental reports?
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What ethical principle involves working to do no harm to patients and suggests that failing to manage pain would constitute harm?
What ethical principle involves working to do no harm to patients and suggests that failing to manage pain would constitute harm?
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Which indicator of pain involves the objective manifestations that can be measured, such as crying, sweating, or restlessness?
Which indicator of pain involves the objective manifestations that can be measured, such as crying, sweating, or restlessness?
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Which ethical principle involves providing autonomy to clients by granting them the right of self-determination and freedom of choice based on informed decisions?
Which ethical principle involves providing autonomy to clients by granting them the right of self-determination and freedom of choice based on informed decisions?
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'PQRST' is a mnemonic used to assess pain. What does the 'R' in 'PQRST' stand for?
'PQRST' is a mnemonic used to assess pain. What does the 'R' in 'PQRST' stand for?
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Which scale is specifically designed for neonates and premature infants to assess their pain based on crying, oxygen requirements, vital signs, expressions, and sleeplessness?
Which scale is specifically designed for neonates and premature infants to assess their pain based on crying, oxygen requirements, vital signs, expressions, and sleeplessness?
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