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Fundamentals Ch 30
Pain Management
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/23/2010

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Term
superficial
Definition
touching a hot object creates what kind of pain?
Term
visceral pain
Definition
pain often experienced in the abdominal cavity, cranium, thorax
Term
visceral
Definition
menstrual cramps, labor pain, GI infections all produce what kind of pain?
Term
Deep somatic
Definition
this kind of pain originates in the ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and bones
Term
deep somatic pain
Definition
fracture, sprain, arthritis and bone cancer all produce what kind of pain?
Term
radiating pain
Definition
heart burn is an example of what kind of pain (starts at source but extends)
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referred pain
Definition
this kind of pain occurs in an area that is distant from the original site
Term
referred
Definition
heart attack pain is felt in jaw and left arm, what kind of pain is this?
Term
psychogenic pain
Definition
perceived pain originating in the mind not physically caused
Term
intractable pain
Definition
this type of pain is chronic and highly resistant to relief
Term
chronic pain
Definition
pain lasting longer than six months
Term
nociceptive pain
Definition
this type of pain may occur as a result of trauma, surgery or inflammation
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neuropathic pain
Definition
complex chronic pain resulting from sume kind of nerve injury, such as with poorly controlled diabetes, stroke, tumor, or viral infection
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PQRST: provokes, quality, radiates, severity, Time
Definition
How do you assess pain?
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