Classifications of Pain By Location

Question 1

superficial or cutaneous

Answer 1

from stimulation of the skin
short duration and localized
sharp
needlestick, small cut or laceration

Question 2

deep or visceral

Answer 2

from stimulation of internal organs
diffuse and radiates in several directions
usually lasts longer than superficial pain
sharp, dull, or unique
crushing sensation, burning sensation

Question 3

referred

Answer 3

common in visceral pain because many organs have no pain receptors
pain felt in unaffected places because organs with no pain receptors have neurons meeting spinal cord where other organs’ neurons go
myocardial infarction

Question 4

radiating

Answer 4

extending from initial site of injury to another body part
intermittent or constant
lower back pain accompanied by pain down leg from sciatic nerve irritation