Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

What is the most appropriate method to assess pain in a sedated and ventilated patient during transport?

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS)
Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

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The Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS) is designed to assess pain in sedated and ventilated patients by evaluating facial expression, movements of the upper limbs, and compliance with ventilation. Unlike numerical rating scales or verbal reports, BPS provides a systematic and observational method suited for patients who are unable to communicate verbally due to sedation or airway management. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) are effective for patients who can self-report their pain but are not suitable for sedated patients. The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale is primarily used for non-verbal children or patients who have difficulty with abstract concepts like numerical scales.

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