81. Which of the following structures is affected by somatic pain? a. Muscles and joints. b. Internal organs. c. Psychological constructs. d. Blood vessels. 82. Fibromyalgia is a pain condition characterized by: a. Fatigue, sleep disorders, paresthesia, and tenderness. b. Low energy, poor sleep, dull aches, and weight loss. c. Fatigue, sleep apnea, depression, and weight gain. d. Restlessness, drowsiness, chronic pain, and dry skin. 83. Which of the following factors affects pain assessment and c. Reduced sensitivity to drugs. d. Accelerated drug excretion. 84. A simple but useful definition of pain states that pain: a. Is whatever the person says it is. b. Always follows an injury. c. Is short-lived and easy to cope with. d. Is always a chronic condition. 85. Which of the following is the first step in an accurate pain assessment? a. Coordinate with nursing to ensure adequate premedication prior to assessment. management for older adults? a. Short-term memory loss. b. Increased mobility. b. Present the client with pain management options. c. Obtain a description of the client’s pain using open- ended questions. d. Help the client understand that the practitioner is always right. 86. Which of the following measurements should a practitioner use to most objectively measure pain response? a. Asking open-ended questions about pain. b. The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. c. Increased heart rate or respiratory rate. d. Decreased body temperature or blood pressure. 87. An example of a pain behavior observed during a pain assessment is: a. Facial grimacing. b. Smiling and laughing. c. Sleeping. d. Elevated heart rate. 88. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may treat pain by: a. Blocking the pain input. b. Distracting the client from the pain. c. Changing the temperature of the skin. d. Numbing the area of pain. 89. Positive outcomes from the use of interdisciplinary pain teams include: a. Dramatically better results from less-intensive programs.
b. Improved likelihood of return to work. c. Increased use of prescription medication. d. Reduced cost of care by 30%.
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