20 Questions
What is the definition of pain threshold?
The level at which someone experiences pain.
Which factor decreases pain tolerance?
Repeated exposure to pain
What is the most common type of pain caused by injury to skin, muscles, bone, joint, and connective tissue?
Superficial somatic pain
Which psychological and physical responses are associated with acute pain?
Increased blood sugar and nausea
What are the characteristics of clients experiencing chronic pain?
Increased or decreased appetite and weight
Which of the following best describes the sensory experience evoked by stimuli that injure or threaten to destroy tissue?
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage
What is the main characteristic of neuropathic pain?
Described in sensory terms such as sharp, stabbing, and shooting
What do children and elderly perceive earlier than adults regarding pain?
The consciousness experience of discomfort
What is the best approach for managing pain according to American Pain Society?
A combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological management
What is the main characteristic of psychogenic pain?
Can be best explained by psychological problems
Pain can only be managed through pharmacological means.
False
Neuropathic pain can be best explained by psychological problems.
False
Acute pain is commonly described in sensory terms such as dull and aching.
False
Children and elderly perceive pain later than adults.
False
The consciousness experience of discomfort is referred to as pain perception.
True
Pain tolerance is increased by alcohol consumption, medication, and hypnosis.
True
Referred pain is caused by damage to pain pathways in peripheral nerves or pain processing centers in the brain.
True
Chronic nonmalignant pain typically lasts for less than 6 months.
False
Nociceptive pain is caused by potentially harmful stimuli detected by nociceptors (pain receptors) around the body.
True
Pain threshold is the view of the health care professional, governed by cultural values.
False
Test your knowledge of pain and surgery with this module from Far Eastern University Institute of Health Sciences and Nursing. Learn about the sensory experience of pain, management options, and associated symptoms. Prepare for your exams or deepen your understanding of this important topic.
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