NURS 230 Final Exam: 100% Verified Questions & Answers: Guaranteed A+ Score

What is Atelectasis? (Ans- complete or partial collapse of a lung What causes Atelectasis? (Ans- blockage or collapse of air passages in at least one lobe of the lungs What is Acute pain? (Ans- Pain that results from an acute injury, has rapid onset, & short duration, subsides when the injury is healed What is cancer pain? (Ans- Pain that stems from cancer or cancer treatment (tumor pressing on bone or nerves, organ obstruction, toxicity from chemo) What is Noncancer pain? (Ans- Acute pain that proceeds to chronic pain and may be prolonged and potentially life threatening (ex: whiplash injury, low back pain, osteoarthritis, sickle cell disease, neuralgia)What is Chronic pain? (Ans- Lasts longer than 6 months, may be episodic or continuous, may cause disability