DM1 Pt7-4 Recognition of Pain Flashcards

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What is a common behavior in cats experiencing pain?

A

Withdrawing from the environment and hiding at the back of their cage.

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How does pain manifest differently in cats compared to dogs?

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Cats tend to withdraw rather than seek attention when in pain, unlike dogs.

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What physiological changes may indicate pain in cats?

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Increased heart rate, respiratory rate, or pupil dilation, although these are not always reliable.

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What is a common behavioral sign of pain in cats?

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Aggression, which can lessen if pain is managed with analgesia.

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What posture might a cat in pain exhibit?

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Hunched posture or reluctance to move.

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What should you assess to identify pain in a cat?

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Both spontaneous behavior (undisturbed) and dynamic behavior (during handling) to observe reactions to movement or palpation.

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How can you differentiate between stress and pain in cats?

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Pain often causes a specific reaction to palpation of the affected area, while stress alone doesn’t.

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What is a key recommendation if unsure whether a cat is in pain?

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Administer an analgesic dose and observe any change in behavior.

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What might reduce a cat’s stress during hospitalization?

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Environmental changes like covering the cage front or providing a box to hide.

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How might pain affect a cat’s behavior towards self-care?

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Pain can result in a lack of grooming, leading to an ungroomed coat.

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Why is it important to quantify pain in cats?

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Quantifying pain helps determine when to redose analgesics and assess whether pain is reducing over time.

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What makes pain assessment in cats unique?

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Pain is individual, and since cats cannot self-report, we rely on observation to assess their pain level.

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What are the three commonly used pain scales for cats?

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Simple descriptive scale, numerical rating scale, and visual analogue scale.

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What is a simple descriptive scale in pain assessment?

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A scale where the cat is assigned a pain score based on descriptors like mild or severe pain.

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What is a numerical rating scale in pain assessment?

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A scale that scores pain from 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain, and 10 is the worst possible pain.

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What is a visual analogue scale?

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A 10 cm line anchored at 0 mm (no pain) and 100 mm (maximum pain), with a mark made to indicate pain level.

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What is a key advantage of the visual analogue scale?

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It is highly sensitive and can detect minor differences in pain levels.

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What is a major drawback of the visual analogue scale in clinical settings?

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It is sensitive to scorer variability, making it less reliable in multi-user clinical situations.

19
Q

What is a composite pain scale?

A

A scale that quantifies both pain intensity and emotional distress, like the Glasgow Pain Scale for dogs.

20
Q

Why is using pain scales in clinical practice helpful?

A

Pain scales prompt assessors to think about pain, leading to improved pain management and tracking.