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NU136 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Terms in this set (44)
*Feeling of distress and discomfort
*Affects or interferes with normal activity
Pain & Discomfort
*No accurate objective measurement of pain
*"fifth vital sign"
The Joint Commission: Pain Control Appropriate assessment and management of pain Pain is assessed in all patients
Standards Education Pain included in the discharge process
Feeling of distress or suffering A warning of tissue damage Transmitted through the
What Is Pain?
nervous system
Naturally occurring,Modify the perception of pain,Physiologic and psychological
Endorphins
stressors can cause the release of endorphins
Types of Pain Acute,Chronic,Nociceptive,Neuropathic,Phantom
acute pain causes Injury, medical condition or surgical procedure
Short duration May be described as aching or throbbing Patient may be restless or
Acute Pain symptoms agitated May be accompanied by VS changes Treatment Usually controlled with
analgesics
Chronic Pain causes Ongoing conditions
Continue for months or years May be dull, constant, shooting, tingling, or burning
Chronic pain symptoms
Psychosocial effects Treatment Non-pharmacologic interventions
Injury to the tissue in which receptors called nociceptors are located Characteristics
Nociceptive Pain
sharp, aching, throbbing Treatment Non-pharmacologic interventions
Cause dysfunction of the nervous system Characteristics Burning, tingling,
Neuropathic Pain
shooting, numbness Treatment Anticonvulsants
amputation, Symptoms: Felt in amputated extremity Shooting, burning, cold,
Phantom Pain
stabbing Treatment Same as neuropathic pain Electrical stimulation in the thalamus
Hx of pain Medications Verbal indicators Nonverbal indicators Social or
Assessment- Pain history
psychological factors Treatments used Contributing factors - PQRST
Classification of drugs Drugs have 3 names•Chemical•Generic•Trade
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NU136 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2025
Terms in this set (44)
*Feeling of distress and discomfort
*Affects or interferes with normal activity
Pain & Discomfort
*No accurate objective measurement of pain
*"fifth vital sign"
The Joint Commission: Pain Control Appropriate assessment and management of pain Pain is assessed in all patients
Standards Education Pain included in the discharge process
Feeling of distress or suffering A warning of tissue damage Transmitted through the
What Is Pain?
nervous system
Naturally occurring,Modify the perception of pain,Physiologic and psychological
Endorphins
stressors can cause the release of endorphins
Types of Pain Acute,Chronic,Nociceptive,Neuropathic,Phantom
acute pain causes Injury, medical condition or surgical procedure
Short duration May be described as aching or throbbing Patient may be restless or
Acute Pain symptoms agitated May be accompanied by VS changes Treatment Usually controlled with
analgesics
Chronic Pain causes Ongoing conditions
Continue for months or years May be dull, constant, shooting, tingling, or burning
Chronic pain symptoms
Psychosocial effects Treatment Non-pharmacologic interventions
Injury to the tissue in which receptors called nociceptors are located Characteristics
Nociceptive Pain
sharp, aching, throbbing Treatment Non-pharmacologic interventions
Cause dysfunction of the nervous system Characteristics Burning, tingling,
Neuropathic Pain
shooting, numbness Treatment Anticonvulsants
amputation, Symptoms: Felt in amputated extremity Shooting, burning, cold,
Phantom Pain
stabbing Treatment Same as neuropathic pain Electrical stimulation in the thalamus
Hx of pain Medications Verbal indicators Nonverbal indicators Social or
Assessment- Pain history
psychological factors Treatments used Contributing factors - PQRST
Classification of drugs Drugs have 3 names•Chemical•Generic•Trade
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