PN 111 Chapters Pain, Mental Health And Nutrition (ch 6-8) Exam With
Questions And Accurate Answers
The perception of pain is influenced by
Perception of pain is influenced by cognitive and cultural factors
What classifies pain as acute?
Recent onset—less than 6 months
Results from tissue damage.
Usually self-limiting and ends when tissue heals.
May cause physiologic signs associated with pain.
Guarding (pulling away), rubbing/pressing area, distorted posture, or fixed/continuous
movements
What are the physiologic symptoms of mild/moderate acute pain?
•Increased heart rate
•Increased blood pressure
•Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
Tachypnea
Increased muscle tension
Dilated pupils
Decreased GI motility
What defines pain as chronic?
Pain duration > 6 months
, What are signs and symptoms of chronic pain?
Irritability, depression, withdrawal, or insomnia
Clinical manifestations of chronic pain are not those of physiologic stress (increased
VS, outward emotions etc) because patient adapts to pain
What is neuropathic pain?
R/t an interruption or misinterpretation of nerve impulses. Occurs because of abnormal
processing of sensory input.
What are the physiologic symptoms of severe acute pain?
•Pallor
•Muscle tension
•Decreased heart rate
•Rapid irregular breathing
•Nausea and vomiting
•Weakness or exhaustion
What are the 2 classifications of neuropathic pain?
Centrally generated (brain)
•Phantom pain (burning)
Questions And Accurate Answers
The perception of pain is influenced by
Perception of pain is influenced by cognitive and cultural factors
What classifies pain as acute?
Recent onset—less than 6 months
Results from tissue damage.
Usually self-limiting and ends when tissue heals.
May cause physiologic signs associated with pain.
Guarding (pulling away), rubbing/pressing area, distorted posture, or fixed/continuous
movements
What are the physiologic symptoms of mild/moderate acute pain?
•Increased heart rate
•Increased blood pressure
•Diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
Tachypnea
Increased muscle tension
Dilated pupils
Decreased GI motility
What defines pain as chronic?
Pain duration > 6 months
, What are signs and symptoms of chronic pain?
Irritability, depression, withdrawal, or insomnia
Clinical manifestations of chronic pain are not those of physiologic stress (increased
VS, outward emotions etc) because patient adapts to pain
What is neuropathic pain?
R/t an interruption or misinterpretation of nerve impulses. Occurs because of abnormal
processing of sensory input.
What are the physiologic symptoms of severe acute pain?
•Pallor
•Muscle tension
•Decreased heart rate
•Rapid irregular breathing
•Nausea and vomiting
•Weakness or exhaustion
What are the 2 classifications of neuropathic pain?
Centrally generated (brain)
•Phantom pain (burning)
