11 Questions
What is the priority action for a patient who is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses opioid medication due to a family history of drug addiction?
Encourage the patient to try non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
When changing linens for a patient with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection, which personal protective equipment (PPE) items are essential?
Gloves and gown
For an unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) assisting in caring for patients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate?
Assisting the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs)
When preparing to insert a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in a patient's left forearm, which solution is best for cleaning the skin before insertion?
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Which action can be delegated to assistive personnel when caring for a patient with Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection?
Assisting with bathing and hygiene care
What is the priority goal when an analgesic is titrated to manage pain?
Maintain a balance between pain relief and side effects
Which patient is at greatest risk for respiratory depression when receiving opioids for analgesia?
An elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
For a cognitively impaired patient who cannot accurately report pain, what action would the nurse take first?
Assess for nonverbal signs of pain such as grimacing or restlessness
What intervention is the priority for a patient who is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses opioid medication due to a family history of drug addiction?
Consult with a mental health professional for evaluation
Which task is most appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) in the care of patients with pain and discomfort?
Assisting the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs)
What is the MOST important action for a nurse when a pregnant patient in the first trimester reports recent exposure to the Zika virus while traveling in Southeast Asia?
Educate the patient on preventive measures against mosquito bites
Test your knowledge on pain management nursing scenarios, including assessing risk for respiratory depression, prioritizing pain management goals, addressing patient refusal of opioid medication, and caring for cognitively impaired patients.
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