A&E I - Exam 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What is the somatosensory cortex vs. the association cortex (limbic system) responsible for in regard to how we sense pain? correct answer: somatosensory = location and intensity of pain association/limbic = how a person feels about it (how we associate the pain with ourselves) What is modulation in regard to pain? correct answer: AKA reflex response -- protective reflex response that occurs with pain reception to try to inhibit the pain impulse anymore Gate-Control theory of pain: Closing the gate is the basis for (pharmocologic/nonpharmocologic) pain relief interventions correct answer: non-pharmacologic **use non-noxious stimuli to close gates and distract from pain, preventing painful stimuli to reach the brain **relationship between pain and emotions As pain impulses ascend the spinal cord toward the brainstem and thalamus, the stress response stimulates the autonomic nervous system, specifically, the _______________ nervous system. Continuous, severe, or deep pain typically involving the visceral organs activates the __________________ nervous system correct answer: As pain impulses ascend the spinal cord toward the brainstem and thalamus, the stress response stimulates the autonomic nervous system, specifically, the SYMPATHETIC (fight or flight) nervous system. Continuous, severe, or deep pain typically involving the visceral organs activates the PARASYMPATHETIC (rest and digest) nervous system A patient had abdominal surgery 3 hours ago, but shows no behavioral signs of pain (no grimacing, holding...). Should the nurse int