NR 283 Unit 1/NR 283 Patho-Pain exam
study guide with correct answer
visceral pain - ANS originates in the organs and travels by sympathetic fibers
pain threshold - ANS the level of stimulation required to activate the nerve ending sufficiently
for the individual to perceive pain
what is referred pain? - ANS occurs when the sensation of pain are identified in an area
some distance from actual source
what are the clinical manifestations of acute pain? - ANS increased heart rate, b/p
cool
moist skin
tachypnea
increased skeletal muscle tension
what is central pain? - ANS pain that is caused by dysfunction or damage to the brain or
spinal cord
how is neuropathic pain caused? - ANS trauma or disease involving peripheral nerves
what types of analgesics are used to treat severe pain? - ANS morphine
hydromorphone
what types of analgesics are used to treat moderate pain? - ANS codeine
Tylenol is used to treat what type of pain? - ANS mild pain
what are the characteristics of normal CSF fluid? - ANS no red blood cells
Potassium 3mEq
clear and colorless
pH 7.32-7.35
which area of the brain is responsible for motor and speech? - ANS Broca's Area
controls balance and position, coordinate movements - ANS cerebellum
provides motor and sensory innervation to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands - ANS
autonomic system
, what are some of the effects of the SNS system - ANS bronchodilation
increased heart rate
vasodilation of skeletal muscle
pupil dilation
dysarthria - ANS words cannot be articulated clearly, motor dysfunction
transient ischemic attacks - ANS a temporary localized reduction of blood flow in the brain
basilar fracture - ANS occurs at the base of the skull, results in leaking of CSF fluid through
ears or nose
causes of pain - ANS inflammation
infection
ischemia
stretching of tendons, ligaments
chemicals
burns
muscle spasm
somatic pain - ANS skin
bone muscle
conducted by sensory fibers
what are nociceptors? - ANS free sensory nerve endings
what are some stimulants of pain? - ANS temperature
chemicals
physical means
deep somatic pain - ANS bone or muscle pain
example: cancer
pain tolerance - ANS ability to cope with pain
culturally related
Dermatone - ANS area of skin innervated by a specific spinal nerve
example: shingles
reflex response - ANS involuntary muscle contraction away from pain source
study guide with correct answer
visceral pain - ANS originates in the organs and travels by sympathetic fibers
pain threshold - ANS the level of stimulation required to activate the nerve ending sufficiently
for the individual to perceive pain
what is referred pain? - ANS occurs when the sensation of pain are identified in an area
some distance from actual source
what are the clinical manifestations of acute pain? - ANS increased heart rate, b/p
cool
moist skin
tachypnea
increased skeletal muscle tension
what is central pain? - ANS pain that is caused by dysfunction or damage to the brain or
spinal cord
how is neuropathic pain caused? - ANS trauma or disease involving peripheral nerves
what types of analgesics are used to treat severe pain? - ANS morphine
hydromorphone
what types of analgesics are used to treat moderate pain? - ANS codeine
Tylenol is used to treat what type of pain? - ANS mild pain
what are the characteristics of normal CSF fluid? - ANS no red blood cells
Potassium 3mEq
clear and colorless
pH 7.32-7.35
which area of the brain is responsible for motor and speech? - ANS Broca's Area
controls balance and position, coordinate movements - ANS cerebellum
provides motor and sensory innervation to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands - ANS
autonomic system
, what are some of the effects of the SNS system - ANS bronchodilation
increased heart rate
vasodilation of skeletal muscle
pupil dilation
dysarthria - ANS words cannot be articulated clearly, motor dysfunction
transient ischemic attacks - ANS a temporary localized reduction of blood flow in the brain
basilar fracture - ANS occurs at the base of the skull, results in leaking of CSF fluid through
ears or nose
causes of pain - ANS inflammation
infection
ischemia
stretching of tendons, ligaments
chemicals
burns
muscle spasm
somatic pain - ANS skin
bone muscle
conducted by sensory fibers
what are nociceptors? - ANS free sensory nerve endings
what are some stimulants of pain? - ANS temperature
chemicals
physical means
deep somatic pain - ANS bone or muscle pain
example: cancer
pain tolerance - ANS ability to cope with pain
culturally related
Dermatone - ANS area of skin innervated by a specific spinal nerve
example: shingles
reflex response - ANS involuntary muscle contraction away from pain source
