Chapter 35

Question 1

Acute Pain

Answer 1

Pain that is sharp or severe; may be felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery

Question 2

Chronic Pain

Answer 2

Pain that continues for a long time (longer than 12 weeks, occurs off and on, or is persistent [constant])

Question 3

Circadian Rhythm

Answer 3

Daily rhythm based on a 24-hour cycle that involves behavior, sleep, eating, and waking patterns; the day-night cycle or body rhythm

Question 4

Comfort

Answer 4

A state of well-being; the person has no physical or emotional pain and is calm and at ease

Question 5

Distraction

Answer 5

To focus the person’s attention on something unrelated to pain

Question 6

Guided Imagery

Answer 6

Creating and focusing on a relaxing image

Question 7

Insomnia

Answer 7

A chronic condition in which the person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night

Question 8

Pain

Answer 8

To ache, hurt, or be sore; discomfort

Question 9

Phantom Pain

Answer 9

Pain that seems to come from a body part that is no longer there

Question 10

Radiating Pain

Answer 10

Pain felt at the site of tissue damage and that spreads to other areas

Question 11

Referred Pain

Answer 11

Pain from a body part that is felt in another body part

Question 12

Relaxation

Answer 12

To be free from mental and physical stress

Question 13

Rest

Answer 13

To be calm, at ease, and relaxed with no anxiety or stress

Question 14

Sleep

Answer 14

A state of reduced consciousness, reduced voluntary muscle activity, and lowered metabolism

Question 15

Sleep Deprivation

Answer 15

The amount and quality of sleep are not adequate, causing reduced function and alertness