Wk3--Ch44--OverviewOfPain--Sherpath

Which statement provides an accurate description of pain?

Pain is objective.

Pain is subjective. (correct)

Pain is simple perception.

Pain is similar among individuals.

Which cues reflect psychological responses to pain? Select all that apply.

Anger/Anxiety (correct)

Grimacing

Irritability (correct)

Hopelessness (correct)

Which cues reflect verbal responses to pain? Select all that apply.

Anger

Crying (correct)

Moaning (correct)

Screaming (correct)

Match each theory of pain to its description.

<h1>Sensations relay a unique sequence of signals to the brain. = Pattern theory A mechanism in the spinal cord determines if pain signals reach the brain. = Gate Control theory The central nervous system is responsible for pain sensation. = Neuromatrix theory</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Match each body part to the description of its relative nociceptor density and pain sensitivity.

<h1>Highest density of nociceptors; extremely sensitive to pain = skin Lower density of nociceptors, less sensitive to pain = Joints and tissues Lowest density of nociceptors, respond only to painful stimuli = Internal organs</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Match each step of nociception to its description.

Injury occurs, and injured tissues release neurotransmitters. = Transduction Pain impulses travel to the spinal cord and brain. = Transmission The brain interprets the pain signals. = Perception The brain releases analgesic neurotransmitters, or endogenous opioids. = Modulation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the role played by neurotransmitters when an individual experiences pain?

The release of neurotransmitters is part of the inflammatory response. Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of nociceptive pain with its description.

Originates from organs within the body = Visceral Originates from skin, muscles, joints, and bones = Somatic Originates from internal organs, but is felt in other locations = Referred Originates from the source of pain to an adjacent area of the body = Radiating Signup and view all the answers

A patient complains of shooting pains in a leg following amputation of the leg. Which type of pain is the patient experiencing?

Neuropathic pain Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of pain with its description.

Pain that continues to occur after an injury has healed = Idiopathic Exacerbation of pain even though background pain is controlled = Breakthrough Transient pain with fast onset, short duration, and identifiable cause = Acute Persistent pain that can affect quality of life or cause disability = Chronic Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics are associated with chronic pain? Select all that apply.

Intermittent pain Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes characteristics of an individual’s pain experience?

Each person’s pain experience is unique. Signup and view all the answers

An individual’s attendance at a chronic pain support group reflects which type of influencing factor?

Social factor Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural factors influence meanings and attitudes associated with pain? Select all that apply.

Race Signup and view all the answers

Which cues reflect behavioral responses to pain? Select all that apply.

Grimaces Signup and view all the answers

The nurse is providing care for a patient with Alzheimer disease. Which factors would the nurse consider when conducting a pain assessment on a patient with a cognitive disorder? Select all that apply.

The patient is able to experience pain. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of pain was based on studies of phantom limb pain in amputees and proposes that pain cannot be explained solely by physical factors?

Neuromatrix theory Signup and view all the answers

A patient has suffered burn injuries related to a house fire and is in the burn center for pain control and dressing changes. Which function does pain serve when it is associated with a thermal injury?

Response Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding nociception is accurate?

The process begins with conversion of a stimulus to an electrical impulse. Signup and view all the answers

Which step of nociception involves recognition of a painful stimulus and conversion of the stimulus to an electrical impulse?

Transduction Signup and view all the answers

Which step of nociception involves translation of nerve signals?

Perception Signup and view all the answers

Based on the density of nociceptors throughout the body, which condition would the nurse expect to require the most analgesia?

Burn Signup and view all the answers

Immune cells release which neurotransmitter during the inflammatory response?

Histamine Signup and view all the answers

A patient having a heart attack feels pain in the jaw. Which type of pain is the patient experiencing?

Referred pain Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of pain with its description.

<h1>Nociceptors encounter harmful stimuli. = Nociceptive Nerves are injured or impaired. = Neuropathic No physical source of pain is evident = Psychogenic</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristics describe acute pain? Select all that apply.

Quick onset Signup and view all the answers

A patient is taking a prescribed sedative that affects the patient’s pain perception. Which type of influencing factor reflects this patient’s experience?

Physiologic factor Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of factor that can influence an individual’s perception of pain with its example.

Presence of parent to provide support for child experiencing pain = Social Acknowledgment of pain as a weakness for men = Cultural Influence of genetics on pain tolerance = Physiologic Ability to cope with pain and perceived loss of control = Psychological Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention demonstrates psychological factors that influence pain?

Using guided imagery Signup and view all the answers

Wk3--Ch44--OverviewOfPain--Sherpath

Questions and Answers

Which statement provides an accurate description of pain?

Which cues reflect psychological responses to pain? Select all that apply.

Which cues reflect verbal responses to pain? Select all that apply.

Match each theory of pain to its description.

Match each body part to the description of its relative nociceptor density and pain sensitivity.

Match each step of nociception to its description.

Which statement describes the role played by neurotransmitters when an individual experiences pain?

Match each type of nociceptive pain with its description.

A patient complains of shooting pains in a leg following amputation of the leg. Which type of pain is the patient experiencing?

Match each type of pain with its description.

Which characteristics are associated with chronic pain? Select all that apply.

Which statement describes characteristics of an individual’s pain experience?

An individual’s attendance at a chronic pain support group reflects which type of influencing factor?

Which cultural factors influence meanings and attitudes associated with pain? Select all that apply.

Which cues reflect behavioral responses to pain? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a patient with Alzheimer disease. Which factors would the nurse consider when conducting a pain assessment on a patient with a cognitive disorder? Select all that apply.

Which theory of pain was based on studies of phantom limb pain in amputees and proposes that pain cannot be explained solely by physical factors?

A patient has suffered burn injuries related to a house fire and is in the burn center for pain control and dressing changes. Which function does pain serve when it is associated with a thermal injury?

Which statement regarding nociception is accurate?

Which step of nociception involves recognition of a painful stimulus and conversion of the stimulus to an electrical impulse?

Which step of nociception involves translation of nerve signals?

Based on the density of nociceptors throughout the body, which condition would the nurse expect to require the most analgesia?

Immune cells release which neurotransmitter during the inflammatory response?

A patient having a heart attack feels pain in the jaw. Which type of pain is the patient experiencing?

Match each type of pain with its description.

Which characteristics describe acute pain? Select all that apply.

A patient is taking a prescribed sedative that affects the patient’s pain perception. Which type of influencing factor reflects this patient’s experience?

Match each type of factor that can influence an individual’s perception of pain with its example.

Which intervention demonstrates psychological factors that influence pain?

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