Ch. 29 (Comfort & Pain Management)

Question 1

What is considered the 5th vital sign?

Answer 1

pain

Question 2

What population is more at risk to experience pain?

Answer 2

older adults

Question 3

What kind of pain is caused by mechanical, thermal (burns) and chemical?

Answer 3

nociceptive

Question 4

What kind of pain is present in the bones or soft tissue masses that often localized, throbbing or aching?

Answer 4

somatic

Question 5

What kind of pain usually is presented through referred pain and is deep and aching?

Answer 5

visceral

Question 6

What kind of pain is caused by abnormal processing of sensory stimuli by the central or peripheral nervous systems?

Answer 6

neuropathic

Question 7

What kind of pain is usually associated with qualities of sharp, stabbing, tingling, burning and starts with a high intensity?

Answer 7

neuropathic

Question 8

What kind of pain is abrupt and can develop into persistent chronic pain?

Answer 8

acute

Question 9

What kind of pain is present for 3 months or longer and can be mild to severe in intensity?

Answer 9

chronic

Question 10

After administering a medication or providing treatment, what should you ask that patient?

Answer 10

how is your pain now?

provide a follow-up

Question 11

For patients with cognitive impairments, what are unique indicators of pain?

Answer 11

• grimacing
• crying/moaning
• increased vital signs (be able to identify increased vital signs for exam)
• agitation
• change in sleep pattern

Question 12

What are the most concerning effects of using opioids?

Answer 12

• respiratory depression
• addiction/dependency