Which, if any, of the following is not true of pain management ...

[Kikoku]

Which, if any, of the following is not true of pain management for children?
 
  1. Hypnotherapy and biofeedback, which are very useful with adults, are not generally effective with school-age and younger adolescents.
   2. Swaddling, non-nutritive sucking, and/or 24 percent sucrose solutions are often effective pain management interventions for neonates.
   3. Distraction can be effective pain management at the lower levels of the pain scale for infants/children of all ages.
   4. None of the above

Question 2

A teacher is working with a child with a known diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The teacher should include which of the following in her approach to the child?
 
  1. Be consistent with consequences
   2. Require the child to sit at the front of the classroom
   3. Allow the child to play outside only when good behavior is present
   4. Obtain a paraeducator to help with school activities

[whitcassie]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Hypnotherapy and biofeedback may be very effective pain management techniques and may be easier to teach children.
2. Swaddling, sucrose, and sucking are comfort measures for a neonate.
3. Distraction helps reduce the pain and can help a neonate cope with the pain.
4. One of the answers is correct.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Known consequences can facilitate boundaries that the child will understand.
2. Positioning in the room does not affect the behaviors.
3. Physical activity is important for the child to release energy and relax.
4. A paraeducator may be needed for some children, but not all require this measure.