Nurs 335 Exam 2 2024 | Nurs335 Actual
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Pain signals are carried to the central nervous system by way of:
A) perception.
B) afferent fibers.
C) modulation.
D) referred pain. -ANSWER-afferent fibers
Which of the following is the most reliable indicator for chronic pain?
A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results
B) Patient self-report
C) Tissue enzyme levels
D) Blood drug levels -ANSWER-Patient self-report
Which of the following is true regarding cultural/racial differences in
the treatment of pain?
A) White individuals receive more analgesic therapy than black or
Hispanic individuals with similar symptoms.
B) Black and Hispanic individuals have been found to have a higher
pain tolerance than white individuals.
C) Pain modulation is more highly developed in black and Hispanic
individuals.
D) Neurotransmitters are more concentrated in whites individuals than
they are in black and Hispanic individuals. -ANSWER-White
individuals receive more analgesic therapy than black or Hispanic
individuals with similar symptoms.
What occurs during transduction (the first phase of nociceptive pain)?
,A) Pain signals move from the site of origin to the spinal cord
B) Pain impulse moves from the spinal cord to the brain
C) Interpretation of the pain signal by the brain
D) Neutralization of chemical mediators to decrease the perception of
pain -ANSWER-Pain signals move from the site of origin to the spinal
cord
What type of pain is short and self-limiting and dissipates after the
injury heals?
A) Chronic
B) Persistent
C) Acute
D) Breakthrough -ANSWER-Acute
Neuropathic pain implies an abnormal:
A) degree of pain interpretation.
B) processing of the pain message.
C) transmission of pain signals.
D) modulation of pain signals. -ANSWER-processing of the pain
message
What is the source of deep somatic pain?
A) Skin and subcutaneous tissues
B) Bones and joints
C) Pancreas
D) Intestine -ANSWER-Bones and joints
Which of the following has been found to influence pain sensitivity in
women?
A) Age
B) Hormonal changes
C) Parity
,D) Weight -ANSWER-Hormonal changes
Specialized nerve endings that are designed to detect painful
sensations are:
A) synapses.
B) dorsal horns.
C) nociceptors.
D) C fibers. -ANSWER-nociceptors.
An older adult patient with dementia has a pain rating of 5 on the Pain
Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) Scale. The nurse
should:
A) reassess the pain level in 3 to 4 hours.
B) administer prescribed pain medication.
C) ask the patient to verify the pain rating.
D) use only nonpharmacologic pain relief interventions. -ANSWER-
administer prescribed pain medication.
What are complications surrounding the placenta? -ANSWER-
Placenta previa, placental abruption, twin to twin transfusion
What are the signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock? -ANSWER--
hypotension
-tachycardia
-oliguria
-tachypnea
-mental staus changes
-cool, pale, clammy skin
-slowed capillary refill
What is hypovolemic shock? -ANSWER-loss of blood volume
A contraindication of hemabate (carboprost) is... and diseases
including... -ANSWER-asthma; hepatic, renal, cardiac and pulmonary
, What is the generic name for Hemabate? -ANSWER-Carboprost
What is the generic name for Pitocin? -ANSWER-Oxytocin
What is the generic name for Methergine? -ANSWER-
Methlyergonovine
What is the generic name for Mistoprostol? -ANSWER-Cytotec
There is no protein in the urine for... -ANSWER-gestational
hypertension
There is protein in the urine for... -ANSWER-mild and severe
preeclampsia
How do you know that the placenta is separating in the 3rd trimester?
-ANSWER-The uterus becomes globular
what medication is given for GBS+ treatment in labor? -ANSWER-
Penicillin
Occiuput anterior is the least desirable position. True or False? -
ANSWER-False, Cephalic presentation is preferred
What station is the fetus who is in a cephalic presentation and
engagement has occurred? -ANSWER-Station 0
A small lochia amount would be 30-35 ml. True or False? -ANSWER-
False, 10-25 ml
Patient is receiving mag sulfate for preeclampsia and her mag level is
9.0, what findings will we see? -ANSWER-Diminished reflexes
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome is a complication that multi fetus
pregnancies can experience. True or False? -ANSWER-True
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