Overt Pain Behavior

Question 1

Abnormally stiff, interrupted or rigid movement while moving the joint or body from one position to another

Answer 1

Guarding

Question 2

A stationary position in which a fully extended limb support and maintains an abnormal distribution of weight

Answer 2

Bracing

Question 3

Any contact between hand and injured area

Answer 3

Rubbing

Question 4

Obvious facial expression of pain that may include furrowed brow, narrowed
eyes, tightened lips, corners of mouth pulled back and clenched teeth

Answer 4

Grimacing

Question 5

Obvious exaggerated exhalation of air usually accompanied by the shoulders first rising and then falling; patients may expand their cheeks first

Answer 5

Sighing