N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide 61. How should pain be managed according to the World Health Organization (WHO)? a. In a manner according to the intensity of the pain b. In a stepwise progression from step 1 to step 3 c. With opioids given on an as-needed basis d. A and B only 62. _________ are appropriate for managing the so-called “death rattle.” a. Anticholinergic medications b. Positioning the patient upright c. A and B only d. None of the above 63. A young adult complains of abdominal pain after being admitted into the emergency room. He states he has not experienced nausea or vomiting and he started to feel a “cramping” pain about two hours ago. What is this patient most likely experiencing? a. Acute pain b. Phantom pain c. Visceral pain d. Chronic pain 64. Nurses will not continue to implement all treatments focused on comfort and systemmanagement for a patient with a DNR order. a. True b. False 65. A female client has recently been depressed and has experienced bouts of spiritual anguish. She has also had some somatic complaints that make her feel like “everything is spinning out of control.” What is the most appropriate NANDA nursing diagnosis for this client? a. Hopelessness b. Anxiety c. Manic depression d. Powerlessness 66. Administration may need to be ____________ with regard to opioid use in the elderly population. a.

Increased b. Decreased c. Constant d. Subjective

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