Pain Flashcards
What is pain considered to be in terms of brain function?
Pain is an output of the brain
Pain is not solely about tissue damage but involves complex brain processes.
What did Aristotle and Plato believe about pain?
Pain was considered an emotional, not sensory experience.
According to Rene Descartes, how is pain described?
Pain is an internal mechanical process that disturbs the body as a machine.
What are the three functions of pain?
- Pain before injury has survival value
- Pain prevents further injury
- Pain enforces inactivity and rest due to damage
These functions highlight pain’s role in protection and recovery.
What is the title of Lorimer Moseley’s Ted Talk?
“Why Things Hurt”
What are nociceptors?
Afferent nerve endings that respond to pain stimuli.
What type of pain do A-delta fibers transmit?
Sharp, distinct pain.
What type of pain do C-fibers transmit?
Diffuse, dull, or aching pain.
How did the International Association of the Study of Pain define pain in 1975?
“An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.”
What psychological factors contribute to pain perception?
- Past experience
- Attention
- Other cognitive activities
True or False: Pain sensations are influenced only by the peripheral nervous system.
False.
What does the Neuromatrix Theory emphasize?
The brain’s role in pain perception.
List the types of pain.
- Acute Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic recurrent pain
- Chronic intractable benign pain
- Chronic progressive pain
What is acute pain defined as?
Pain lasting less than 6 months.
What is chronic pain defined as?
Pain lasting longer than 6 months.
What is phantom limb pain?
Experiencing an amputated limb as still present.
What percentage of amputees experience phantom limb pain?
Approximately 95%.
What is the purpose of a mirror box in treating phantom limb pain?
To create a visual illusion that relieves phantom pain.
True or False: Women are less likely to experience recurrent pain compared to men.
False.
What are some cultural differences in pain experiences?
Experiences of pain vary across cultures.
Fill in the blank: Infants cannot tell us about their pain, so _______ cues are important.
facial
What are some multidisciplinary pain management techniques?
- Pharmacological
- Surgical
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Physical therapy
- Relaxation
- Distraction
- Psychological services
- Hypnosis
What significant health issue can arise from feeling no pain?
Neglected injuries can lead to infections.
