Chapter 35 Vocab

Question 1

acute pain

Answer 1

sudden onset of pain

Question 2

chronic pain

Answer 2

consistent pain that persists for a long time

Question 3

circadian rhythm

Answer 3

daily rhythm based on a 24 hour cycle that involved behavior, sleep, eating and walking patterns

Question 4

comfort

Answer 4

a state of well being, the person has no physical or emotional pain

Question 5

discomfort

Answer 5

pain

Question 6

distraction

Answer 6

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

Question 7

guided imagery

Answer 7

creating a relaxing image

Question 8

insomnia

Answer 8

a chronic condition where a person cannot sleep

Question 9

pain

Answer 9

to ache, hurt, or be sore

Question 10

phantom pain

Answer 10

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

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, ease, and be relaxed without stress

Question 14

sleep

Answer 14

state of unconsciousness

Question 15

sleep deprivation

Answer 15

the amount and quality of sleep are not adequate causing reduced function

Question 16

sleepwalking

Answer 16

walking out of bed while sleeping