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| Describe Pain? What is it? |
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Definition
1. Body's Defense Mechanism
2. Whatever the person says it is
3. Subjective
4. Changes how a person behaves |
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| What are the Categories of Pain? |
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Definition
1. Cutaneous
2. Somatic
3. Visceral
4. Psychogenic
5. Neuropathic
6. Acute
7. Chronic
8. Intractable
9. Referred |
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| If pain is cutaneous it is likely referring to ____________ |
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Definition
| Superficial pain possibly skin or subcutaneous tissue |
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| If pain is Somatic it is likely __________ |
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Definition
| diffused or scattered. examples would be bone or tendon, ligament or nerve |
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| If pain is Somatic it is likely __________ |
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| diffused or scattered. examples would be bone or tendon, ligament or nerve |
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| If Pain is Visceral it is likely_________ |
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Definition
| Poorly localized. examples would be the abdomen, thoracic, cranium. |
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| Visceral pain occurs when_______ |
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Definition
| as organs stretch abnormally |
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| If pain is psychogenic it is likely _______- |
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| If pain is Neuropathic it likely __________ |
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| This type of pain is protective in nature meaning it is our bodies protective mechanism. |
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| This type of pain is rapid onset and varies from mild to severe |
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| This type of pain is persistent or intermittent and lasts beyond the normal healing period. |
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| 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______ |
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| If pain is perceived in an area distant from its point of orgin ( hot appendix is an example) it is said to be____-- |
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Term
| What are some factors affecting pain? |
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Definition
1. culture
2. Religious beliefs
3. Environment and Support People
4. Anxiety
5. Paint Pain Experience
7. Age |
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| What are some components in the Assessment of Pain? |
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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 |
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Term
| What are some signs of pain? |
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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 |
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Term
| In regards to a nursing diagnosis of pain the nurse must designate what? |
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Definition
| Whether the pain is acute or chronic |
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Term
| What are the strategies a nurse would do to implement procedures to combat pain? |
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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 |
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| What are some Non-Pharmacologic Pain Relief techniques? |
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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 |
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| What are some Pharmacologic measures for pain relief? |
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Definition
1. Analgesics
2. Nsaids
3. Narcotics
4. Adjuvant Medications
5. PCA pumps
6. Epidural Analgesia
7. Nerve Blocks |
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| What are some surgical measures for pain relief? |
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Definition
1. Neurectomy
2. Rhizotomy
3. Cordotomy
4. Sympathectomy
5. Pain Management Units
6. Hospice |
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