Comfort- Fatigue/Pain

Question 1

What type of fatigue is from a mental/physical exhaustion w/ temporary changes in life circumstances like acute illness, planning a major event, studying for an exam, starting a new job, or recovering from a disaster; is normally resolved by completion of the event of a good night sleep

Answer 1

Acute fatigue

Question 2

What type of fatigue lasts for 6mon is mental/physical exhaustion associated w/ a chronic condition or situation that’s not resolved quickly like a chronic illness or meds taken for a chronic illness, single mother working or poor lifestyle habits?

Answer 2

Chronic fatigue

Question 3

How do you prevent fatigue?

Answer 3

Balanced diet w/ daily exercise and a good nights sleep, avoid alcohol abuse and reduce stress

Question 4

Drowsiness, exhaustion, lack of motivation, lethargy, muscle weakness, palpation’s, dizziness, dyspnea upon mild exertion, anorexia, slow movements and blurry vision are what type of s/s?

Answer 4

Physical

Question 5

Difficulty concentrating, impaired decision making abilities, confusion, impaired coordination, and slow reflexes are what type of s/s?

Answer 5

Neurological

Question 6

What is diagnosed if a pt has 4 of the following s/s: malaise lasting longer than 24hr after exercise, feeling unrefreshed after adequate sleep, forgetfulness, confusion, inability to concentrate, joint pain w/o swelling, HA not previously experienced, irritability, mild fever, muscle aches/weakness, sore throat/lymph nodes?

Answer 6

Chronic fatigue

Question 7

What are the major reasons for pain in cancer?

Answer 7

Tumor pain, chemotherapy, surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, infection/inflammation

Question 8

What type of pain occurs when a stimulus activates pain receptors located in most tissues?

Answer 8

Nociceptive pain

Question 9

What are the 2 types of nociceptive pain?

Answer 9

Somatic, visceral

Question 10

What type of nociceptive pain is from nociceptive fibers in/around organs are activated?

Answer 10

Visceral

Question 11

What type of nociceptive pain is from nociceptive receptors are activated in the skin, bones, muscle, deep tissues and joints?

Answer 11

Somatic

Question 12

What type of nociceptive pain is described as continuous, sharp, throbbing, or achy?

Answer 12

Somatic

Question 13

What type of nociceptive pain is described as deep, gnawing, or crampy, and/or sharp or throbbing if originating in mesentery or capsule of an organ?

Answer 13

Visceral

Question 14

What type of pain occurs when the sensory nervous system is injured and sends impulses to the brain, despite the absence of tissue injury?

Answer 14

Neuropathic pain

Question 15

What type of pain is a sudden onset, typically sharp, intense and localized?

Answer 15

Acute

Question 16

What type of pain may occur intermittently or continuous and/or described as squeezing, shooting, shock-like, burning, or pins and needles?

Answer 16

Neuropathic pain

Question 17

What type of pain lasts for more than 3mon and may interfere w/ aspects of daily living?

Answer 17

Chronic

Question 18

What type of pain activates the autonomic nervous system resulting in diaphoresis, increased BP, P, and R and pt may be restless, irritable, unable to focus or distressed and may be reoccurring w/ brief episodes @ random intervals or prolonged w/ a gradual subside over time?

Answer 18

Acute

Question 19

What type of pain is typical for an autonomic nervous system response to pain is lacking and often involves psychosocial dimension?

Answer 19

Chronic