Mod 2 Flashcards
What are the three type of nociceptors?
Mechanisensitive nociceptors- A-delta fibers- which are sensitive to mechanical stimulation ( pinching skin) Thermosensitive nociceptors-a-delta fibers sensitive to hot/cold Polymodal nonciceptors- C fibers sensitive to noxious stimuli of mechanical, thermal, or chemical
When does transduction of pain begin?
When a mechanical, thermal, chemical stimulus result in tissue injury or damage
What nociceptor active the inflammatory response?
A-delta and C fibers
Describe a-delta fibers?
Small in diameter, lightly myelinated fibers and transmit fast pain within 1second ( sharp, pricking or electric sensation)
Describe C fibers?
Unmyelinated transmit slow pain with in one second( burning throbbing or aching)
What parts of the brain are responsible for the perception of pain?
Hypothalamus and limbic system- for emotional response Frontal cortex- for the rational response
What are physiological response to pain?
Anxiety, fear, hopelessness, sleeplessness, thoughts of suicide Focuses on pain, reports pain, cries and moans, frowns and facial grimaces Decrease cognitive function, mental confusion, altered temperature, high somatization and dilated pupils Increased heart rate peripheral and systemic and coronary vascular resistance, increased blood pressure Increased respiratory rate and sputum retention, resulting in infection and atelectasis
What classification of pain has a rapid onset and short course?
Acute pain
What transmits the sensation of pain to the central nervous system?
Peripheral nerve endings (nonciceptors)
What classification of pain is know as a constant pain that persists for more than 6 months?
Chronic nonmalignant pain
What classification of pain can be acute or chronic?
Cancer pain
What are the types of cancer pain?
Aromatic pain, visceral pain, and neuropathic pain
What triggers cancer pain?
Blocked blood vessels or pressure on a nerve from a tumor Side effects of surgery, chemotherapy,radiation
What are the pain location classification?
Cutaneous pain (skin or subcutaneous tissue) Visceral pain (abdominal cavity, thorax, cranium) Deep somatic pain (ligament, tendons, bones, blood vessels, nerves)
What is phantom pain?
Pain perceived in nerves left by a missing, amputated, or paralyzed body part
What type of pain originates in peripheral never or the CNS and is caused by shingle, herpes zoster, diabetic neuropath and described as burning tingling, stabbing, electrical pin and needles?
Neuropathic pain
Intractable pain is resistant to what?
Pain relief
What are the 7 dimensions of pain?
Physical- clients perception of pain and the body’s reaction to the stimulus Sensory- quality of the pain/ how severe the pain is perceived Behavioral- verbal and nonverbal response to the pain Sociocultural- influence of cultural background Cognitive- beliefs, attitudes, intentions and motivations related to pain Affective-feeling, sentiments and emotions related to the pain experience Spiritual- meaning and purpose that the person attributes to the pain, self, others and divine
What does the mnemonic QUESTT stand for?
Questions the child Use pain rating scales Evaluate behavior and physiologic changes Secure parents involvement Take cause of pain into account Take action and evaluate results
What cultural group are against narcotics?
Asian and Asian Americans
What cultural group believes that pain response is very expensive?
Hispanics
When collecting subjective data of pain what must you do?
Use the exact words that the client uses to describe experienced pain it help diagnosis and management
What does the COLDSPA mnemonic stand for?
Character Onset Location Duration Severity Pattern Associated factors
What are the three most popular pain assessment tools?
Numeric rating scale Verbal descriptor scale Faces pain scale
What pain scales are best for older adults with no cognitive impairment?
Numeric pain scale and faces pain scale
What pain scale do you use for neonatal?
N-PASS Neonatal pain agitation & sedation scale
What scale do you used to assess pediatric pain?
Face, legs, activity, cry and consolability
Explain the numeric pain intensity scale
0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain possible
Explain the simple descriptive pain intensity scale
No pain, mild pain, moderate pain, severe pain, very severe pain, very severe pain, worst possible pain
Explain the face, legs, activity, cry, consolability behavioral scale
Five categories face, legs, activity, cry, consolability is scored 0-2 to reach a total score Revised FLACC can be used for children with cognitive disabilities Patient awake observe for 1-2 min Asleep at least 2 min
Explain the memorial pain assessment chart
Four parts pain scale, pain describe scale, relief scale, mood scale Draw a line on 1,3,4 Circle 2 Fold on broken line so only one part is presented at a time
Explain the mcaffrey initial pain scale
Mark pain on the drawings and answer Questions
What are risk diagnosis for pain?
Risk for activity intolerance related to chronic pain Risk for constipation related to nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory agents or opiated intake or poor eating habits Risk for spiritual distress related to anxiety, pain life change, and chronic illness Risk for powerlessness related to chronic pain, health care environment, pain treatment- related regimen
What are actual diagnosis for pain?
Acute pain related to injury agent Chronic pain related to chronic inflammatory process of rheumatoid arthritis Ineffective breathing pattern related to abdominal pain and anxiety Disturbed energy field related to chronic pain Impaired physical mobility related to chronic pain Bathing/ hygiene self-care deficit related to severe pain
What is the outer layer of the skin?
Epidermis
What are the four layers of the epidermis?
Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum Stratum germinativum
How often is the epidermal layer replaced?
Every 3 to 4 weeks
What is the only layer of the epidermis that undergoes cell division and contains melanin?
The innermost layer of the epidermis the stratum germinativum
What determines skin color?
Melanin
What is the inner layer of the skin?
Dermis
What connects the dermis to the epidermis?
Papillae connect
What do the dead keratinized cell of the epidermis do?
Water proof the skin
What are the two types of sweat glands?
Eccrine glands- all over the body Apocrine glands- hair follicles in the axillae, perineum, and areoles of the breast
What produces body odor?
The interaction of sweat and the bacteria of the body
What tissue lies beneath the dermis and contains loose connective tissue, fat, blood vessels, nerves and sweat glands?
Subcutaneous tissue
What is hair made up of?
Terminal layers of dead keratinized cells
Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are what?
The most common types of skin cancer
What type of skin cancer is the most serious?
Malignant melanoma
What is the most common types of skin cancer in Caucasians?
Basal cell carcinoma
What is the most common type of skin cancer in dark skinned people?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What does the ABCDE mnemonic stand for?
Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Elevation
What kind of light is best for inspecting the skin?
Sunlight
What culture has the lowest rate of skin cancer?
Asian
What culture has the highest rate of skin cancer?
White/ Australians
Who tend to present with a more advanced disease diagnosis of skin cancer?
African American, Asians, and Hispanics
What equipment is need for a physical assessment of the skin?
Examination light Penlight Mirror Magnifying glass Centimeters ruler Gloves Woods light Examination gown Braden scale Pressure ulcers scale for healing
What are you examining during the physical examination of the skin?
Skin color, temp, moisture, texture, integrity,skin lesions
What is pallor?
Loss of color
What might cyanosis cause?
White skin to appear blue