NUR355: Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what is meant by "pain is the most universal symptom" - CORRECT ANSWER - pain is
different for everyone
describe acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER - - sudden onset
- short duration
- tissue damage can last hours-weeks
____ pain can alert us of potential tissue damage, promoting withdrawal (like physically
withdrawing your hand from a hot stove) or avoidance behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER -
acute
describe chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWER - - present for more than 3-6 months
- can be with or without obvious tissue injury
it is difficult to localize this type of pain - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic
this type of pain results from stimulation of peripheral fibers, as well as causing pain or damage
in bones, joints, and muscles, or organs
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - nociceptive pain
,this pain is dull and achy, usually difficult to localize. examples of this pain can be pain
associated with joint inflammation (arthritis)
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - somatic pain
this pain is sharp, intense, and can be mild-severe. it is usually easy to localize and some
examples could be pain from superficial cuts, minor burns, and blood draws
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - cutaneous pain
this pain is usually sharp or dull and is difficult to localize. it can begin in the large organs and
can even be present in a location away from the source organ.
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - visceral pain
with this pain, the body stays in heightened alert
,a. chronic
b. acute - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic
what factors can shape the experience of pain? - CORRECT ANSWER - - environment
(light, temperature, etc.) !!
- presence of people (can be a good or bad thing) !!
- prior experience
- expectations of pain
- anxiety
what are the sociocultural determinants of pain - CORRECT ANSWER - - values and
expectations
- access to healthcare resourecs
- language barriers
who is said to have a LOWER tolerance for pain? - CORRECT ANSWER - women
which gender requires more analgesia/opioids to relieve pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -
men
what is the pain threshold - CORRECT ANSWER - the minimum amount of stimuli to
cause pain
what is pain tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER - the maximum amount of pain you can
tolerate
what is epigenetics - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of how your behaviors and
environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work
, what does OPQRST - AAA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - - onset of pain
- quality of pain
- region and radiation
- severity of pain
- time and duration
- aggravating/alleviating factors
- associated clinical manifestations
what is included in the physical examination - CORRECT ANSWER - - ROMs
- neurological assessment
- motor function
what is an example of a low-potency NSAID with a short elimination life? - CORRECT
ANSWER - ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
what would ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) be useful for - CORRECT ANSWER - - acute
inflammatory pain
- visceral pain
is acetaminophen an NSAID - CORRECT ANSWER - no
what are two examples of corticosteroid drugs.. that is in the powerpoint - CORRECT
ANSWER - - prednisone (Deltasone)
- hydrocortisone (Cortef)
what can corticosteroid drugs treat - CORRECT ANSWER - - inflammation
- arthritis
- bone pain
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what is meant by "pain is the most universal symptom" - CORRECT ANSWER - pain is
different for everyone
describe acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER - - sudden onset
- short duration
- tissue damage can last hours-weeks
____ pain can alert us of potential tissue damage, promoting withdrawal (like physically
withdrawing your hand from a hot stove) or avoidance behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER -
acute
describe chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWER - - present for more than 3-6 months
- can be with or without obvious tissue injury
it is difficult to localize this type of pain - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic
this type of pain results from stimulation of peripheral fibers, as well as causing pain or damage
in bones, joints, and muscles, or organs
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - nociceptive pain
,this pain is dull and achy, usually difficult to localize. examples of this pain can be pain
associated with joint inflammation (arthritis)
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - somatic pain
this pain is sharp, intense, and can be mild-severe. it is usually easy to localize and some
examples could be pain from superficial cuts, minor burns, and blood draws
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - cutaneous pain
this pain is usually sharp or dull and is difficult to localize. it can begin in the large organs and
can even be present in a location away from the source organ.
a. nociceptive pain
b. neuropathic pain
c. cutaneous pain
d. somatic pain
e. visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWER - visceral pain
with this pain, the body stays in heightened alert
,a. chronic
b. acute - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic
what factors can shape the experience of pain? - CORRECT ANSWER - - environment
(light, temperature, etc.) !!
- presence of people (can be a good or bad thing) !!
- prior experience
- expectations of pain
- anxiety
what are the sociocultural determinants of pain - CORRECT ANSWER - - values and
expectations
- access to healthcare resourecs
- language barriers
who is said to have a LOWER tolerance for pain? - CORRECT ANSWER - women
which gender requires more analgesia/opioids to relieve pain? - CORRECT ANSWER -
men
what is the pain threshold - CORRECT ANSWER - the minimum amount of stimuli to
cause pain
what is pain tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER - the maximum amount of pain you can
tolerate
what is epigenetics - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of how your behaviors and
environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work
, what does OPQRST - AAA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - - onset of pain
- quality of pain
- region and radiation
- severity of pain
- time and duration
- aggravating/alleviating factors
- associated clinical manifestations
what is included in the physical examination - CORRECT ANSWER - - ROMs
- neurological assessment
- motor function
what is an example of a low-potency NSAID with a short elimination life? - CORRECT
ANSWER - ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
what would ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) be useful for - CORRECT ANSWER - - acute
inflammatory pain
- visceral pain
is acetaminophen an NSAID - CORRECT ANSWER - no
what are two examples of corticosteroid drugs.. that is in the powerpoint - CORRECT
ANSWER - - prednisone (Deltasone)
- hydrocortisone (Cortef)
what can corticosteroid drugs treat - CORRECT ANSWER - - inflammation
- arthritis
- bone pain
