NUR 1600 Exam 7

NUR 1600 Exam 7
1. Numeric pain scale
Answer
Asking patientsto rate their pain on a scale of 0-10, 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain
they've ever had.
*Must take into consideration ifthe patient is developmentally able to rank pain 0-10*
2. FACES pain scale
Answer
Used with nonverbal patients. Have patients pick a face that best describes their pain. FACES
will be on communication whiteboards in patient rooms.
3. What are the two most common pain scales in hospitals?
Answer
Numeric and FACES pain scale
4. NIPS pain scale
Answer
Neonatal Infant Pain Scale. Used to assess six behavioral reactions (facial expression, cry,
breathing pattern, arms, legs, and state of arousal) to pain in preterm and full-term newborns.
5. OUCHERS pain scale
Answer
Combines both the FACES and numeric pain scale. It allows pediatric patientsto indicate how
much pain they are in by selecting a number or a corresponding face.
6. OLD CARTS ICE
Answer
O- onset (when did the pain start) L- location (where is the pain)
D- duration (how long have you had this pain)
C- characteristics (how would you describe the pain)
A- aggravating factors (what causes you to
have pain)
R- relieving or relating factors (what reduces your pain or do you have other symptoms with this
pain)
T- therapeutics (what treatments, medications, etc help relieve your pain)
S- severity (numericscale, FACES)
I- impact on activities of daily living C- coping
E- emotional response