Chpt 31: Comfort, Rest and Sleep Flashcards
sleep deprivation
tha mount and quality of sleep are reduced
pain
another name for discmfort
acute pain
pain that is felt suddenly from injury
distraction
a way to change a person’s center of attention
sleep
a state of unconsciousness,reduced voluntary muscle activity, and lowered metabolism
chronic pain
pain lastin glonger than 6 months. Constant or occurs off and on
relaxation
to to be free from mental of physical stress
comfort
state of well being. The person has no physical or emotional pain and is calm and at peace
rest
to be calm, at ease, relzxed. Free of anxiety and stress
guided imagery
creating and focusing on an image
REM sleep
stage of sleep when there is rapid eye movement
Insomnia
chronic condition in which the person cant sleep or stay asleep
circadian rhtyhm
daily rhythm is based on 24hr cycle
radiating pain
pain felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas
discomfort
to ache,hurt, be sore. aka pain