Author Question: Excess drapes with extra weight should be used on the pediatric patient in the OR. Indicate ... (Read 23 times)

fasfsadfdsfa · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Excess drapes with extra weight should be used on the pediatric patient in the OR.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The FLACC behavioral pain assessment scale and the Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale can be used for children.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

elizabethrperez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Excessive drapes can cause fluid loss through diaphoresis and absorb into the drapes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The FLACC behavioral pain scale measures and scores five categories of behavior in pediatric patients 2 months to 7 years old (face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability). The Wong-Baker Faces can also be used for pediatric patients.