NUR 1600 Exam 7
- Numeric pain scale
Answer Asking patients to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10, 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain they've ever had.
*Must take into consideration if the patient is developmentally able to rank pain 0-10*
- FACES pain scale
Answer Used with nonverbal patients. Have patients pick a face that best describes their pain. FACES will be on communication whiteboards in patient rooms.
- What are the two most common pain scales in hospitals?
Answer Numeric and FACES pain scale
- NIPS pain scale
Answer Neonatal Infant Pain Scale. Used to assess six behavioral reactions (facial expression, cry, breathing pattern, arms, legs, and state of arousal) to pain in preterm and full-term newborns.
- OUCHERS pain scale
Answer Combines both the FACES and numeric pain scale. It allows pediatric patients to indicate how much pain they are in by selecting a number or a corresponding face.
6. OLD CARTS ICE
Answer O- onset (when did the pain start) L- location (where is the pain)
D- duration (how long have you had this pain) C- characteristics (how would you describe the pain) A- aggravating factors (what causes you to 1 / 2
have pain) R- relieving or relating factors (what reduces your pain or do you have other symptoms with this pain) T- therapeutics (what treatments, medications, etc help relieve your pain) S- severity (numeric scale, FACES) I- impact on activities of daily living C- coping E- emotional response
- Health history
Answer An interview of the patient with the goal of obtaining a database of the patient's past and present health status, followed by a physical examination. The purpose of the health history is to obtain subjective data from the patient so the nurse and patient can create a plan to promote health, prevent diseases, resolve acute health problems, and minimize limitations related to chronic health problems.
- General survey
Answer Begin the general inspection the moment you meet the patient. This involves observing physical appearance and hygiene, body structure, body movement, emotional status, disposition, and behavior. The general inspection requires paying attention to detail and provides clues about any possible problems the patient may be experiencing. Initial impressions gained from these preliminary observations direct the nurse to further examination in those areas that do not initially appear normal. "Overall first impression"
9. ISBAR
Answer A standardized format in which healthcare professionals communicate with each other on clinical patient information.
I- Introduce yourself S- Situation of patient B- Background of patient A- Assessment findings R- Nurse recommendations for care of the patient
- Comprehensive assessment
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