On the 0 to 10 numeric pain rating scale, what do the two ends of the scale represent?
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Pain Assessment
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A patient rates their pain as 8 out of 10. Compared with a rating of 3 out of 10, what does the 8 tell the assistant?
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For which type of patient is the Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale especially useful?
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Which pain scale is designed to rate pain in infants or patients who cannot speak or point?
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A visual analog scale (VAS) typically asks the patient to do which of the following?
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- Select and administer an appropriate pain assessment scale for a patient's age and abilities.
- Document the patient's own report of pain accurately, in their own words and without personal interpretation.
- Record the pain score together with the scale used, along with relevant details such as location, quality, and onset.
- Recognize the scope of the medical office assistant and avoid diagnosing or judging the cause of pain.
- Report pain and any concerning changes promptly to the clinician.
Sources & references
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
- American Heart Association — Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
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