CH. 9 - PAIN (LEWIS) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the physiologic dimension of pain? - ANS Genetic, anatomic, and physical
determinants of pain influence how painful stimuli are processed, recognized, and described.
What is the affective dimension of pain? - ANS Emotional responses to pain include anger,
fear, depression, and anxiety.
What is the cognitive dimension of pain? - ANS Beliefs, attitudes, memories, and meaning
attributed to pain influence the ways in which a person resonds to pain.
What is the behavioral dimension of pain? - ANS Observable actions (grimacing, irritability)
are used to express or control pain. People unable to communicate may have behavior changes
(agitation, combativeness).
What is the sociocultural dimension of pain? - ANS Age and gender influence nociceptive
processes and responses to opioids. Families and caregivers influence patient's response to
pain through their beliefs, behaviors, and support. Culture affects pain expression, medication
use, and pain-related beliefs and coping methods.
What are the typical physical and behavioral manifestations of Acute Pain? -
ANS Manifestations vary but can reflect sympathetic nervous system activation: Increased
Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; Diaphoresis, Pallor; Anxiety, Agitation,
Confusion; Urine Retention
What are the typical physical and behavioral manifestations of Chronic Pain? -
ANS Predominantly behavior manifestations: Flat affect, Decreased physical activity, Fatigue,
Withdrawal from social interaction
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the physiologic dimension of pain? - ANS Genetic, anatomic, and physical
determinants of pain influence how painful stimuli are processed, recognized, and described.
What is the affective dimension of pain? - ANS Emotional responses to pain include anger,
fear, depression, and anxiety.
What is the cognitive dimension of pain? - ANS Beliefs, attitudes, memories, and meaning
attributed to pain influence the ways in which a person resonds to pain.
What is the behavioral dimension of pain? - ANS Observable actions (grimacing, irritability)
are used to express or control pain. People unable to communicate may have behavior changes
(agitation, combativeness).
What is the sociocultural dimension of pain? - ANS Age and gender influence nociceptive
processes and responses to opioids. Families and caregivers influence patient's response to
pain through their beliefs, behaviors, and support. Culture affects pain expression, medication
use, and pain-related beliefs and coping methods.
What are the typical physical and behavioral manifestations of Acute Pain? -
ANS Manifestations vary but can reflect sympathetic nervous system activation: Increased
Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; Diaphoresis, Pallor; Anxiety, Agitation,
Confusion; Urine Retention
What are the typical physical and behavioral manifestations of Chronic Pain? -
ANS Predominantly behavior manifestations: Flat affect, Decreased physical activity, Fatigue,
Withdrawal from social interaction
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