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What is the main reason why people seek medical attention?
What is the main reason why people seek medical attention?
- To undergo surgery
- To manage pain (correct)
- To treat allergies
- To receive vaccinations
Why is pain often under-recognized and inadequately treated?
Why is pain often under-recognized and inadequately treated?
- Because patients exaggerate their pain
- Due to a lack of available pain medications
- Due to lack of trained medical professionals
- Because pain is 100% subjective (correct)
What is the responsibility of nurses in relation to pain management?
What is the responsibility of nurses in relation to pain management?
- To manage pain only when requested by the patient
- To assess and manage pain (correct)
- To administer pain medications without assessment
- To ignore patient reports of pain
What is nociception?
What is nociception?
Why might a nurse need to advocate for a patient in the context of pain management?
Why might a nurse need to advocate for a patient in the context of pain management?
What are some consequences of untreated pain according to the text?
What are some consequences of untreated pain according to the text?
What is the first physiological process of nociception?
What is the first physiological process of nociception?
Which substances directly affect the nerve fibers and lower the threshold required to activate nociceptors?
Which substances directly affect the nerve fibers and lower the threshold required to activate nociceptors?
Which type of fiber transmits sharp, localized nociceptive information?
Which type of fiber transmits sharp, localized nociceptive information?
What is the primary function of the somatosensory cortex in relation to pain perception?
What is the primary function of the somatosensory cortex in relation to pain perception?
What is the name for neurons with axons that cross the midline and ascend to multiple areas of the brain carrying nociceptive input?
What is the name for neurons with axons that cross the midline and ascend to multiple areas of the brain carrying nociceptive input?
What is the fourth and final phase of the normal pain process known as?
What is the fourth and final phase of the normal pain process known as?
Which neurotransmitters are activated to hinder the transmission of nociceptive impulses in the dorsal horn neurons?
Which neurotransmitters are activated to hinder the transmission of nociceptive impulses in the dorsal horn neurons?
What are the clinical manifestations of central sensitization?
What are the clinical manifestations of central sensitization?
According to the Gate-Control Theory of Pain, what promotes inhibitory effects to shut the gate for pain transmission?
According to the Gate-Control Theory of Pain, what promotes inhibitory effects to shut the gate for pain transmission?
What theory suggests that each individual possesses a genetically determined neural matrix that develops and is modulated by sensory input, making pain perception unique to each individual?
What theory suggests that each individual possesses a genetically determined neural matrix that develops and is modulated by sensory input, making pain perception unique to each individual?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system results in physiological responses when stimulated by pain of low-to-moderate intensity and superficial pain?
Which branch of the autonomic nervous system results in physiological responses when stimulated by pain of low-to-moderate intensity and superficial pain?
What is the main difference between acute and chronic pain?
What is the main difference between acute and chronic pain?
How does acute pain affect a patient's recovery?
How does acute pain affect a patient's recovery?
Why do patients in acute pain often expect relief quickly?
Why do patients in acute pain often expect relief quickly?
What is the influence of chronic pain on a patient's daily life?
What is the influence of chronic pain on a patient's daily life?
How do nurses recognize pain in patients who cannot report it verbally?
How do nurses recognize pain in patients who cannot report it verbally?
Why is effective pain management essential?
Why is effective pain management essential?
What is the usual duration for chronic pain?
What is the usual duration for chronic pain?
Which of the following is considered a distinct disease due to its significant psychological and cognitive effects?
Which of the following is considered a distinct disease due to its significant psychological and cognitive effects?
What are some symptoms associated with chronic pain?
What are some symptoms associated with chronic pain?
What type of pain is more common in cancer patients and results from tissue injury?
What type of pain is more common in cancer patients and results from tissue injury?
What typically causes cancer pain?
What typically causes cancer pain?
How can undertreatment of cancer pain occur?
How can undertreatment of cancer pain occur?
What is idiopathic pain?
What is idiopathic pain?
Which is an example of idiopathic pain?
Which is an example of idiopathic pain?
What is a common misconception about pain?
What is a common misconception about pain?
Which factor increases the perception of pain and can cause problems with sleep and rest?
Which factor increases the perception of pain and can cause problems with sleep and rest?
What do nurses need to better identify in order to provide more effective treatments for idiopathic pain?
What do nurses need to better identify in order to provide more effective treatments for idiopathic pain?
What does critical thinking in pain management involve, according to the text?
What does critical thinking in pain management involve, according to the text?
What factor influences pain by affecting a person's level of pain tolerance?
What factor influences pain by affecting a person's level of pain tolerance?
What misconception about patients is mentioned in the text as false?
What misconception about patients is mentioned in the text as false?
What does chronic pain being 'psychological' mean, according to the text?
What does chronic pain being 'psychological' mean, according to the text?
What is the main focus of pain management according to the text?
What is the main focus of pain management according to the text?
What is the primary function of the somatosensory cortex in relation to pain perception?
What is the primary function of the somatosensory cortex in relation to pain perception?
What are some symptoms associated with chronic pain?
What are some symptoms associated with chronic pain?
What is a common misconception about pain?
What is a common misconception about pain?
What typically causes cancer pain?
What typically causes cancer pain?
What does critical thinking in pain management involve, according to the text?
What does critical thinking in pain management involve, according to the text?
How does acute pain affect a patient's recovery?
How does acute pain affect a patient's recovery?
What is the main reason why people seek medical attention?
What is the main reason why people seek medical attention?
What is recommended when efforts at pain relief fail?
What is recommended when efforts at pain relief fail?
What does chronic pain being 'psychological' mean, according to the text?
What does chronic pain being 'psychological' mean, according to the text?
How does low health literacy affect a patient's pain management?
How does low health literacy affect a patient's pain management?
What is one of the consequences of untreated pain according to the text?
What is one of the consequences of untreated pain according to the text?
How does stoicism affect patients' reporting of pain?
How does stoicism affect patients' reporting of pain?
What should be done when providing pain-relief measures according to the guidelines?
What should be done when providing pain-relief measures according to the guidelines?
What does the text suggest in relation to persistent pain?
What does the text suggest in relation to persistent pain?
How should patients with moderate to severe pain be prepared to participate in decision making?
How should patients with moderate to severe pain be prepared to participate in decision making?
What should be used when planning individualizing pain therapy?
What should be used when planning individualizing pain therapy?
What is the primary focus when providing holistic health care?
What is the primary focus when providing holistic health care?
What types of interventions should be used in the case of moderate to severe acute pain?
What types of interventions should be used in the case of moderate to severe acute pain?
What are the examples of evidence-based nonpharmacological therapies mentioned in the text?
What are the examples of evidence-based nonpharmacological therapies mentioned in the text?
How do relaxation techniques affect physiological and behavioral changes in individuals?
How do relaxation techniques affect physiological and behavioral changes in individuals?
Which approach should nurses take when tailoring nonpharmacological techniques to individuals?
Which approach should nurses take when tailoring nonpharmacological techniques to individuals?
What is the primary function of distraction in the context of pain relief?
What is the primary function of distraction in the context of pain relief?
What is one potential disadvantage of using distraction as a pain management technique?
What is one potential disadvantage of using distraction as a pain management technique?
How does music therapy contribute to pain management according to the text?
How does music therapy contribute to pain management according to the text?
What is one suggested mechanism through which cutaneous stimulation reduces pain perception?
What is one suggested mechanism through which cutaneous stimulation reduces pain perception?
What is a potential benefit of massage in pain management?
What is a potential benefit of massage in pain management?
How do earphones contribute to music therapy in the context of pain management?
How do earphones contribute to music therapy in the context of pain management?
What is an important consideration when using cutaneous stimulation as a pain management technique?
What is an important consideration when using cutaneous stimulation as a pain management technique?
What is a potential consequence of using distraction as a pain management technique?
What is a potential consequence of using distraction as a pain management technique?
What is one potential effect of music therapy on pain medication usage according to the text?
What is one potential effect of music therapy on pain medication usage according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) in pain management?
What is the primary purpose of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) in pain management?
In the context of pain management, what is the main goal of hospices?
In the context of pain management, what is the main goal of hospices?
What is the difference between physical dependency and addiction in the context of pain management?
What is the difference between physical dependency and addiction in the context of pain management?
What is the responsibility of nurses in managing epidural anesthesia?
What is the responsibility of nurses in managing epidural anesthesia?
Why is it essential for patients to be actively involved in their own well-being in health promotion?
Why is it essential for patients to be actively involved in their own well-being in health promotion?
What is the main focus of palliative care in the context of pain management?
What is the main focus of palliative care in the context of pain management?
What is the purpose of using cold applications in pain management?
What is the purpose of using cold applications in pain management?
What does the Gate-Control Theory of Pain suggest about sensory input?
What does the Gate-Control Theory of Pain suggest about sensory input?
What distinguishes somatic pain from visceral pain?
What distinguishes somatic pain from visceral pain?
What distinguishes centrally generated pain from peripherally generated pain?
What distinguishes centrally generated pain from peripherally generated pain?
What distinguishes deafferentation pain from sympathetically maintained pain?
What distinguishes deafferentation pain from sympathetically maintained pain?
Which neuropathic pain condition is associated with burning pain below the level of a spinal cord lesion?
Which neuropathic pain condition is associated with burning pain below the level of a spinal cord lesion?
Which type of neuropathic pain involves pain felt along the distribution of many peripheral nerves?
Which type of neuropathic pain involves pain felt along the distribution of many peripheral nerves?
What distinguishes aching and fairly well-localized pain caused by tumor involvement of organ capsule from obstruction of hollow viscus?
What distinguishes aching and fairly well-localized pain caused by tumor involvement of organ capsule from obstruction of hollow viscus?
In what way does nociceptive pain typically respond to opioids and/or nonopioids?
In what way does nociceptive pain typically respond to opioids and/or nonopioids?
What distinguishes somatic pain from neuropathic pain?
What distinguishes somatic pain from neuropathic pain?
What distinguishes peripherally generated pain from centrally generated pain?
What distinguishes peripherally generated pain from centrally generated pain?
What distinguishes sympathetically maintained pain from deafferentation pain?
What distinguishes sympathetically maintained pain from deafferentation pain?
Flashcards
What is nociception?
What is nociception?
The process of the body encoding and processing painful stimuli.
What are nociceptors?
What are nociceptors?
Nerve endings in the skin that are specialized to detect painful stimuli.
How do substances like prostaglandins and bradykinin affect pain?
How do substances like prostaglandins and bradykinin affect pain?
Prostaglandins, bradykinin, and potassium ions directly affect nerve fibers, making them more sensitive to pain.
What is the function of A-delta fibers?
What is the function of A-delta fibers?
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What is the role of the somatosensory cortex in pain perception?
What is the role of the somatosensory cortex in pain perception?
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What is the spinothalamic tract?
What is the spinothalamic tract?
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What is the transmission of nociceptive information to the brain?
What is the transmission of nociceptive information to the brain?
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What are GABA and glycine?
What are GABA and glycine?
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What is central sensitization?
What is central sensitization?
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What is allodynia?
What is allodynia?
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What is hyperalgesia?
What is hyperalgesia?
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What is idiopathic pain?
What is idiopathic pain?
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What is fibromyalgia?
What is fibromyalgia?
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What is the Gate-Control Theory of Pain?
What is the Gate-Control Theory of Pain?
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What is the Theory of Genetic Neural Signature?
What is the Theory of Genetic Neural Signature?
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What is chronic pain?
What is chronic pain?
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What is acute pain?
What is acute pain?
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What is chronic pain considered?
What is chronic pain considered?
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What is fibromyalgia?
What is fibromyalgia?
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What are some common symptoms associated with chronic pain?
What are some common symptoms associated with chronic pain?
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What is PCA?
What is PCA?
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What is epidural anesthesia?
What is epidural anesthesia?
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What is the primary focus of palliative care?
What is the primary focus of palliative care?
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What is the main goal of hospices?
What is the main goal of hospices?
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What is a common misconception about pain?
What is a common misconception about pain?
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What are some examples of evidence-based non-pharmacological therapies for pain?
What are some examples of evidence-based non-pharmacological therapies for pain?
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How can distraction help with pain?
How can distraction help with pain?
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What is music therapy?
What is music therapy?
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What role do nurses play in pain management?
What role do nurses play in pain management?
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Why is critical thinking important in pain management?
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Study Notes
Pain Management
- The main reason why people seek medical attention is pain.
- Pain is often under-recognized and inadequately treated due to various reasons.
Nociception
- Nociception is the physiological process of encoding and processing painful stimuli.
- The first physiological process of nociception involves the activation of nociceptors.
- Substances like prostaglandins, bradykinin, and potassium ions directly affect the nerve fibers and lower the threshold required to activate nociceptors.
- A-delta fibers transmit sharp, localized nociceptive information.
Pain Perception
- The primary function of the somatosensory cortex in relation to pain perception is to process and interpret pain information.
- The spinothalamic tract is a group of neurons with axons that cross the midline and ascend to multiple areas of the brain, carrying nociceptive input.
Normal Pain Process
- The fourth and final phase of the normal pain process is the transmission of nociceptive information to the brain.
- Neurotransmitters like GABA and glycine are activated to hinder the transmission of nociceptive impulses in the dorsal horn neurons.
Central Sensitization
- Clinical manifestations of central sensitization include allodynia, hyperalgesia, and spontaneous pain.
- The Gate-Control Theory of Pain suggests that inhibitory effects can shut the gate for pain transmission.
Types of Pain
- Acute pain affects a patient's recovery and is often expected to be relieved quickly.
- Chronic pain can significantly influence a patient's daily life.
- The main difference between acute and chronic pain is duration, with chronic pain persisting for more than 3-6 months.
Chronic Pain
- Chronic pain is considered a distinct disease due to its significant psychological and cognitive effects.
- Symptoms associated with chronic pain include anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and fatigue.
Pain Management
- Effective pain management is essential for a patient's well-being and quality of life.
- Nurses need to advocate for patients in the context of pain management to ensure effective relief.
- Critical thinking in pain management involves considering individual differences in pain perception and experience.
Idiopathic Pain
- Idiopathic pain is pain that occurs without an identifiable cause.
- One example of idiopathic pain is fibromyalgia.
Pain Misconceptions
- A common misconception about pain is that it is purely psychological.
- Chronic pain being 'psychological' means that emotions and thoughts play a role in the pain experience.
Pain Relief
- When efforts at pain relief fail, a multidisciplinary approach should be taken.
- Low health literacy can affect a patient's pain management, and nurses should consider this when providing care.
Nonpharmacological Therapies
- Examples of evidence-based nonpharmacological therapies include relaxation techniques, music therapy, and cutaneous stimulation.
- Distraction can affect physiological and behavioral changes in individuals, making it a useful technique in pain relief.
- Music therapy can contribute to pain management by reducing pain perception and medication usage.
Palliative Care
- The primary focus of palliative care is to provide comfort and relief to patients with serious illnesses.
- The main goal of hospices is to provide holistic care to individuals with terminal illnesses.
Analgesia
- Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) allows patients to manage their own pain relief.
- Epidural anesthesia is a common method of pain relief, and nurses are responsible for managing it.
Pain Theories
- The Gate-Control Theory of Pain suggests that sensory input can inhibit or facilitate pain transmission.
- The Theory of Genetic Neural Signature suggests that each individual possesses a genetically determined neural matrix that develops and is modulated by sensory input, making pain perception unique to each individual.
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Test your knowledge about pain management, behavioral responses to pain, and the impact of untreated pain on physical and psychological well-being. Explore the complexities of pain perception and cultural influences on pain responses.
