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Comfort Chap 41
Test 2 Fundamentals
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/02/2010

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Describe Pain? What is it?
Definition
1. Body's Defense Mechanism
2. Whatever the person says it is
3. Subjective
4. Changes how a person behaves
Term
What are the Categories of Pain?
Definition
1. Cutaneous
2. Somatic
3. Visceral
4. Psychogenic
5. Neuropathic
6. Acute
7. Chronic
8. Intractable
9. Referred
Term
If pain is cutaneous it is likely referring to ____________
Definition
Superficial pain possibly skin or subcutaneous tissue
Term
If pain is Somatic it is likely __________
Definition
diffused or scattered. examples would be bone or tendon, ligament or nerve
Term
If pain is Somatic it is likely __________
Definition
diffused or scattered. examples would be bone or tendon, ligament or nerve
Term
If Pain is Visceral it is likely_________
Definition
Poorly localized. examples would be the abdomen, thoracic, cranium.
Term
Visceral pain occurs when_______
Definition
as organs stretch abnormally
Term
If pain is psychogenic it is likely _______-
Definition
a tumor or a growth
Term
If pain is Neuropathic it likely __________
Definition
follows the nerve
Term
This type of pain is protective in nature meaning it is our bodies protective mechanism.
Definition
Acute Pain
Term
This type of pain is rapid onset and varies from mild to severe
Definition
Acute
Term
This type of pain is persistent or intermittent and lasts beyond the normal healing period.
Definition
Chronic Pain
Term
If pain is resistant to therapy. You may not be able to see the pain but it is there. Where nothing the nurse does seems to alieviate the pain. Then the pain is said to be______
Definition
Intractable
Term
If pain is perceived in an area distant from its point of orgin ( hot appendix is an example) it is said to be____--
Definition
Referred
Term
What are some factors affecting pain?
Definition
1. culture
2. Religious beliefs
3. Environment and Support People
4. Anxiety
5. Paint Pain Experience
7. Age
Term
What are some components in the Assessment of Pain?
Definition
1. Clients description of pain
2. Duration
3. Location
4. Quantity and Intensity
5. Quality (how strong 1-10)
6. Chronologoy
7. Aggravating factors
8. Allieviating Factors
9. Associated factors
10. Physiological indicators
11. Behavioral Responses
12. Effect on Activities and Lifestle
Term
What are some signs of pain?
Definition
1. Clenched Teeth
2. Holding a body part
3. Bent posture
4. Grimacing
5. Crying/ Moaning
6. Restlessness
7. Withdrawal
8. Anxiety
9. Depression
10. Fatigue
11. Hopelessness
Term
In regards to a nursing diagnosis of pain the nurse must designate what?
Definition
Whether the pain is acute or chronic
Term
What are the strategies a nurse would do to implement procedures to combat pain?
Definition
1. Treat patient with respect
2. Remove or alter cause of pain
a. empty bladder
b. relieve constipation
c. change positions
d. correct body alignment
e. give snack/ drink
3. Alter factors affecting pain tolerance
a. promote rest
b. quiet environment
c. no noise, bright lights
d. check sensory input
Term
What are some Non-Pharmacologic Pain Relief techniques?
Definition
1. Distraction
2. Imagery
3. Relaxation
4. Cutaneous
5. Stimulation
6. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
7. Acupuncture
8. Hypnosis
9. Biofeedback
10.Therapeutic touch
Term
What are some Pharmacologic measures for pain relief?
Definition
1. Analgesics
2. Nsaids
3. Narcotics
4. Adjuvant Medications
5. PCA pumps
6. Epidural Analgesia
7. Nerve Blocks
Term
What are some surgical measures for pain relief?
Definition
1. Neurectomy
2. Rhizotomy
3. Cordotomy
4. Sympathectomy
5. Pain Management Units
6. Hospice
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