Module 3 part 3 Flashcards
Hair, Skin, Nails (36 cards)
What is cutaneous pain?
Cutaneous pain originates from the skin and subcutaneous tissue; it is superficial pain, described as sharp pain with short duration.
An example is a skin laceration.
What characterizes colicky pain?
Colicky pain fluctuates in intensity from severe to mild and occurs in waves, usually related to spasms in the intestines.
(Venes, 2021)
What is nociceptive pain?
Nociceptive pain results from damage or inflammation to the sensory nerves (nociceptors) in soft tissue; it may be described as dull, sharp, or achy pain.
What are the two types of nociceptive pain?
- Somatic pain
- Visceral pain
What is somatic pain?
Somatic pain is transmission of pain carried along the sensory fibers, often described as diffuse, sharp, intense, and well-localized in superficial structures.
What types of tissues can somatic pain arise from?
- Skin
- Muscle
- Joints
- Bones
- Ligaments
Somatic pain is often known as musculoskeletal pain.
What is visceral pain?
Visceral pain is activation of the nociceptors in the thoracic, abdomen, or pelvic viscera, characterized by vague or poorly localized sensations.
What are common descriptions of visceral pain?
- Achy
- Squeezing
- Dull
- Deep
- Crampy
Caused by compression, ischemia, inflammation, or stretching of the abdominal cavity.
What is neuropathic pain?
Neuropathic pain is caused by injury or damage to nerves in the peripheral or central nervous system, often described as sharp, stings, burns, with numbness and tingling sensations.
What is an example of neuropathic pain?
Leg and foot pain related to diabetes.
What is phantom limb syndrome?
Phantom limb syndrome is a type of neuropathic pain felt in a body part that has been removed.
What are the two types of pain that occur after limb amputation?
- Residual limb pain localized on the stump
- Phantom limb pain (PLP) perceived in the area of the missing limb
What is mirror therapy (MT)?
Mirror therapy is a procedure utilizing the visual recreation of movement of a lost limb by moving the intact limb in front of a mirror.
What effect did mirror therapy have on chronic PLP patients in the study?
MT caused a significant reduction (27%) of PLP.
What is psychogenic pain?
Psychogenic pain has no organic or structural cause; it is described as mental and emotional pain.
What are some examples of causes for psychogenic pain?
- Social isolation
- Divorce
- Other emotional life experiences
What factors should be considered when selecting a pain assessment scale?
Patient’s age, level of education, language skills, eyesight, lifespan variations
These factors help ensure the chosen scale is appropriate for the individual patient’s needs.
What does the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) ask patients to do?
Estimate pain on a scale of 0 to 10
0 represents no pain, and 10 represents the worst possible pain.
What age group is the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale recommended for?
Ages 3 years and older
This scale uses facial expressions to help patients communicate their pain levels.
How does the Verbal Descriptor Pain Scale (VRS) work?
Patients select adjectives or phrases to describe their pain
Examples include mild, moderate, or severe.
What unique feature does the Iowa Pain Thermometer (IPT) utilize?
A thermometer visualization to relate feelings of pain intensity
It helps patients who have DIFFICULTY VERBALLY COMMUNICATING or COGNITIVE DEFICITS
the “I” in iowa reminds me of a thermometer
What is the primary purpose of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)?
To measure pain using sensory and affective descriptors
The short-form MPQ consists of 15 words categorized into sensory and affective items.
What does the Pain Assessment tool allow healthcare providers to do?
Mark pain location and intensity on a body diagram
It uses a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (excruciating pain).
Fill in the blank: The Pain-QuILT tool consists of _______ icons to represent different types of pain.
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Icons include aching, burning, dull, electrical, freezing, and more.
