NUR 165 Ch 18, 19 Heat/cold therapy & pain Questions
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adjuvant Correct Answers something that assists another
treatment, increasing effectiveness of original treatment
analgesic Correct Answers medication that reduces or
eliminates pain
cellulitis Correct Answers inflammation of skin and
underlying tissues
chronic Correct Answers pain lasting over 6 months
circadian rhythm Correct Answers the biological clock;
regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and
wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle
Classification Correct Answers acute, chronic, intractible,
referred, and radiating are _______ of pain.
Cold therapy Correct Answers Promotes vasoconstriction,
increases blood viscosity, decreases metabolism of tissues, has
local anesthetic effect
Cold therepy Correct Answers Decreases muscle tension,
reduction of muscle spasm, prevents edema
Cold therepy Correct Answers should not be applied for longer
than 20 minutes
, Contraindications Correct Answers specific signs or
circumstances under which it is not appropriate to use a specific
method
cutaneous pain Correct Answers superficial pain usually
involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue
deep somatic pain Correct Answers ligaments, tendons, bones,
blood vessels, nerve pain is referred to as ____ pain.
description of pain Correct Answers when (when did it start),
where is the pain, characterization of pain, why (what causes
pain,) goal for pain
Effleurage Correct Answers Light, continuous-stroking
massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and
rhythmic manner.
Endorphins Correct Answers natural, opiate-like
neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
factors affecting pain Correct Answers Culture
Ethnic variables
Family, gender, and age variables
Religious beliefs
Environment and support people
Anxiety and other stressors
Past pain experience
With Complete Solutions
adjuvant Correct Answers something that assists another
treatment, increasing effectiveness of original treatment
analgesic Correct Answers medication that reduces or
eliminates pain
cellulitis Correct Answers inflammation of skin and
underlying tissues
chronic Correct Answers pain lasting over 6 months
circadian rhythm Correct Answers the biological clock;
regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and
wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle
Classification Correct Answers acute, chronic, intractible,
referred, and radiating are _______ of pain.
Cold therapy Correct Answers Promotes vasoconstriction,
increases blood viscosity, decreases metabolism of tissues, has
local anesthetic effect
Cold therepy Correct Answers Decreases muscle tension,
reduction of muscle spasm, prevents edema
Cold therepy Correct Answers should not be applied for longer
than 20 minutes
, Contraindications Correct Answers specific signs or
circumstances under which it is not appropriate to use a specific
method
cutaneous pain Correct Answers superficial pain usually
involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue
deep somatic pain Correct Answers ligaments, tendons, bones,
blood vessels, nerve pain is referred to as ____ pain.
description of pain Correct Answers when (when did it start),
where is the pain, characterization of pain, why (what causes
pain,) goal for pain
Effleurage Correct Answers Light, continuous-stroking
massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and
rhythmic manner.
Endorphins Correct Answers natural, opiate-like
neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
factors affecting pain Correct Answers Culture
Ethnic variables
Family, gender, and age variables
Religious beliefs
Environment and support people
Anxiety and other stressors
Past pain experience
