Module 4 &5 - General survey, measurement and vital signs, pain assessment

Question 1

The Doppler technique

Answer 1

The Doppler technique can be used to locate peripheral pulse sites and, for blood pressure measurement, to augment Korotkoff’s sounds.

Question 2

A common error in blood pressure measurement includes

Answer 2

Waiting less than 1 to 2 minutes before repeating the blood pressure reading on the same arm will result in a falsely high diastolic pressure related to venous congestion in the forearm.

Question 3

The tympanic membrane thermometer

Answer 3

provides an accurate measurement of core body temperature.

Question 4

Endogenous obesity is

Answer 4

Endogenous obesity is caused by either the administration of ACTH or excessive production of ACTH by the pituitary.

Question 5

Neuropathic pain implies an abnormal

Answer 5

processing of the pain message.

Question 6

What is the source of deep somatic pain?

Answer 6

Deep somatic pain comes from such sources as joints, tendons, muscles, and bones.

Question 7

Transduction

Answer 7

first phase of nociceptive pain. During this phase injured tissue releases chemicals that propagate the pain message, generating an action potential that moves along an afferent fibre to the spinal cord

Question 8

Transmission

Answer 8

The second phase where the pain impulse moves from the level of the spinal cord to the prain

Question 9

Perception

Answer 9

Third pain, the person has conscious awareness of a painful sensation

Question 10

Modulation

Answer 10

the fourth phase of nociceptive pain, neurons from the brain stem release neurotransmitters that slow down or impede the pain impulse