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PN1 Exam 2 Questions and Answers-RATED A+ latest update 2022/2023 Rasmussen College
PN1 Test 2 Review
1. The most accurate information concerning a client’s pain comes from the nurse’s assessment or
the client? Information from the client
Is objective or subjective data more important? Subjective
When objective and subjective data about a client’s pain are in conflict, which report should the nurse
consider as the primary source? Pain is always subjective “subject says”.
2. When administering pain medication, is it the most appropriate to administer the minimum dose
and reevaluate the client’s pain after 30 minutes or administer the highest pain medication dosage
to ensure the client’s pain is relieved? If BP is slow, start low. If patient comes out of surgery and
pain is an 8 pushing the max dose is at the nurses discretion.
3. What physiological changes can occur when a client is in acute pain?
- BP, Resp Rate, Pulse
- Dilated Pupils
- Perspiration (Diaphoresis/sweating)
- Pallor (pale skin)
How can a nurse assess a non-verbal client for pain? Wong Baker Face Scale, or non-verbal cues
(grimacing, rolling on bed, fetal position).
What is the difference between pain quality and intensity?
Quality = Type (sharp, dull, stabbing, numb)
Intensity = How bad it hurts (scale of 1-10)
4. What are the signs of a client in chronic pain?
- Lasts over 6 months
- Persistent
- Constant/recurrent
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PN1 Exam 2 Questions and Answers-
RATED A+ latest update 2022/2023 Rasmussen College
, PN1 Exam 2 Questions and Answers-
RATED A+ latest update 2022/2023 Rasmussen College
PN1 Test 2 Review
- Produces negative changes in life (withdrawn, frail)
- Body adapts (moves slowly to avoid movement of painful areas)
- Needs reg assessment & diff approach to treatment
5. What is the gate control theory? Things other than medications can help relief pain
(communication ie. Saying someone will be okay and rubbing their backs, therapy, acupuncture)
6. Review hypertension stepped-care approach, food with elevated sodium levels, know which
ethnic group tends to develop hypertension earlier in life. African Americans are higher risk,
change in lifestyle & diet first, then diuretics (which eliminate water from the body by passing
urine more frequently).
7. Review the difference between primary (essential) hypertension and secondary hypertension.
- Primary Hypertension: More common, is the in BP due to unknown causes
- Secondary Hypertension: Rarer, renal or endocrine disease process that results in BP
Which type is rarer? Secondary
8. What mm/hg is normal for blood pressure? 120/80
What are palpitations? Heart is racing, pounding, fluttering, skipping a beat often, bothersome but
rarely a sign of heart attack.
What is the “fifth” vital sign?
- Body temperature
- Pulse
- Respirations
- Blood Pressure
- Pain
PN1 Exam 2 Questions and Answers-
RATED A+ latest update 2022/2023 Rasmussen College
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