Questions and Answers
Which of the following descriptions of pain is least likely to be associated with a serious underlying condition?
A pain rating of 4/10 in the morning
Which scenario best demonstrates primary hyperalgesia?
Increased sensitivity to pain with light touch around a healing incision 2 weeks post-surgery
Which factor would more likely accelerate tissue healing than delay it?
Optimal nutrition and hydration
Which condition is typically considered neuropathic pain?
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Which description does NOT typically indicate a serious risk of underlying health issues?
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Study Notes
Pain Descriptions
- Persistent night pain is a red flag for pain.
- Pain in the chest and left arm is a red flag for pain.
- Sudden, frequent, severe headaches are a red flag for pain.
- A pain rating of 8/10 is not a red flag for pain.
Allodynia
- Allodynia is an example of pain caused by a stimulus that would not normally cause pain.
- 3 weeks following a rotator cuff repair, the patient has shoulder pain caused by the sleeve of their shirt rubbing against their skin, which is an example of allodynia.
- Pain with end range knee extension 1 week following a TKA is not an example of allodynia.
- 4 weeks after a grade II ankle sprain, the patient has ankle pain while walking, which is not an example of allodynia.
- Numbness into the left 4th and 5th digit after a patient slept on their left side is not an example of allodynia.
Factors Delaying Tissue Healing
- Reinjury is a factor that might delay tissue healing.
- Diabetes is a factor that might delay tissue healing.
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