PN 111 CHAPTERS PAIN, MENTAL HEALTH AND
NUTRITION (CH 6-8) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
The perception of pain is influenced by
Perception of pain is influenced by cognitive and cultural factors
What classifies pain as acute?
Recent onset—less than 6 months
Results from tissue damage.
Usually self-limiting and ends when tissue heals.
May cause physiologic signs associated with pain.
Guarding (pulling away), rubbing/pressing area, distorted posture, or
fixed/continuous movements
What are the physiologic symptoms of mild/moderate acute pain?
•Increased heart rate
•Increased blood pressure
•Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
•Increased respiratory rate
•Increased muscle tension
, •Dilated pupils
•Decreased gastrointestinal (GI) motility
What classifies pain as chronic?
Pain lasting more than 6 months
What are manifestations of chronic pain?
Irritability, depression, withdrawal, or insomnia
Clinical manifestations of chronic pain are not those of physiologic stress
(increased VS, outward emotions etc) because patient adapts to pain
What is neuropathic pain?
R/t an interruption or misinterpretation of nerve impulses. Occurs because of
abnormal processing of sensory input.
What are the physiologic symptoms of severe acute pain?
•Pallor
•Muscle tension
•Decreased heart rate
•Rapid irregular breathing
•Nausea and vomiting
•Weakness or exhaustion
What are the 2 classifications of neuropathic pain?
Centrally generated (brain)
•Phantom pain (burning)
•Complex regional pain (dystrophy)
Peripherally generated (spinal)
NUTRITION (CH 6-8) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
The perception of pain is influenced by
Perception of pain is influenced by cognitive and cultural factors
What classifies pain as acute?
Recent onset—less than 6 months
Results from tissue damage.
Usually self-limiting and ends when tissue heals.
May cause physiologic signs associated with pain.
Guarding (pulling away), rubbing/pressing area, distorted posture, or
fixed/continuous movements
What are the physiologic symptoms of mild/moderate acute pain?
•Increased heart rate
•Increased blood pressure
•Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
•Increased respiratory rate
•Increased muscle tension
, •Dilated pupils
•Decreased gastrointestinal (GI) motility
What classifies pain as chronic?
Pain lasting more than 6 months
What are manifestations of chronic pain?
Irritability, depression, withdrawal, or insomnia
Clinical manifestations of chronic pain are not those of physiologic stress
(increased VS, outward emotions etc) because patient adapts to pain
What is neuropathic pain?
R/t an interruption or misinterpretation of nerve impulses. Occurs because of
abnormal processing of sensory input.
What are the physiologic symptoms of severe acute pain?
•Pallor
•Muscle tension
•Decreased heart rate
•Rapid irregular breathing
•Nausea and vomiting
•Weakness or exhaustion
What are the 2 classifications of neuropathic pain?
Centrally generated (brain)
•Phantom pain (burning)
•Complex regional pain (dystrophy)
Peripherally generated (spinal)
