Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Relief in Children

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Question 1:
A nurse is providing education to the parents of a child who will be receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief.
Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the mechanism of action of acetaminophen?
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Question 2:
A nurse is reviewing the contraindications for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with a client.
Which statement accurately describes a contraindication for NSAIDs?
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Question 3:
A nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who is experiencing pain.
Which non-pharmacological interventions can the nurse implement to provide pain relief? Select all that apply.
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Question 4:
A nurse is preparing to administer opioids to a pediatric patient for pain relief.
Which statement accurately describes the mechanism of action of opioids?
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Question 5:
A nurse is educating a group of parents about the different pharmacological interventions for pain relief in children.
Which medication is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
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Question 6:
A client is scheduled to receive ibuprofen for pain management.
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the nurse needs to provide further education?
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Question 7:
A nurse is assessing a child's pain level.
Which of the following factors would NOT be considered?
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Question 8:
A nurse is educating a group of parents about pain management for their children.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
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Question 9:
A nurse is discussing pain management options with the parents of a pediatric patient.
The nurse explains, ".”..
Which pharmacological intervention inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reducing pain and fever in children with mild to moderate pain and fever?
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Question 10:
A client in the pediatric unit is experiencing mild to moderate pain and asks the nurse for pain relief.
The client states, ".”..
Which non-pharmacological intervention should the nurse recommend to provide pain relief without medication administration?
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Question 11:
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A nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who requires pain management.
The nurse is considering non-pharmacological interventions.
Which of the following techniques or modalities can the nurse use for pain relief in pediatric patients?
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Question 12:
A client's child is prescribed ibuprofen for mild to moderate pain and inflammation.
The client asks the nurse, ".”..
Which statement accurately describes the mechanism of action of ibuprofen in reducing pain, inflammation, and fever in pediatric patients?
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Question 13:
A nurse is assessing a pediatric patient's eligibility for opioid pain management.
The nurse is aware that opioids are indicated for:
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Question 14:
A nurse is preparing to administer Acetaminophen to a pediatric patient for pain management.
The child’s mother expresses concern about the medication, asking the nurse how it works.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Question 15:
A client who has been prescribed Ibuprofen for mild to moderate pain asks the nurse about the mechanism of action of the drug.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most accurate?
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Question 16:
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about pharmacological interventions for pain management in pediatric patients.
Which of the following statements are true? (Select all that apply)
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Question 17:
A client who has been prescribed Fentanyl for severe pain asks the nurse about how this medication differs from over-the-counter pain relievers like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen.
Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most accurate?
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Question 18:
A nurse is caring for a pediatric patient experiencing pain.
Which statement by the nurse best reflects the use of distraction techniques for pain management?
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Question 19:
A client in a pain management clinic is discussing non-pharmacological interventions with the nurse.
Which statement by the client demonstrates understanding of guided imagery?
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Question 20:
A nurse is educating a group of patients about non-pharmacological pain management techniques.
Select all that apply:
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Question 21:
A client undergoing physical therapy is discussing pain management strategies with the nurse.
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of heat and cold therapy?
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Question 22:
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about distraction techniques for their children undergoing medical procedures.
Which statement by a parent demonstrates a correct understanding of distraction techniques?
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Question 23:
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing severe pain.
The nurse decides to use distraction techniques to help manage the child’s pain.
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to say to the child?
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Question 24:
A client is experiencing chronic pain and has expressed interest in non-pharmacological interventions.
The nurse suggests guided imagery as a potential method for pain relief.
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the client to say?
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Question 25:
A nurse is educating a client about non-pharmacological interventions for pain management.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
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Question 26:

A nurse is preparing to administer Morphine to a pediatric patient for severe pain management. The child’s parent asks about potential side effects of Morphine.
Which of the following should be included in the nurse’s response?

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Question 27:

A nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing muscle tension and discomfort. The nurse decides to use heat therapy as part of the client’s care plan.
Which of the following outcomes should the nurse anticipate?

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Question 28:

A client has a swollen, painful knee after a fall. The nurse decides to use cold therapy as part of the client’s care plan.
Which of the following outcomes should the nurse anticipate?

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