Pain: 3 Questions Flashcards
Low-to-Moderate Pain
Sympathetic Nervous System
Increase of BP, respirations, muscle tension, and glucose levels.
Dilated Pupils
Diaphoresis (Sweating)
Gate-Control Pain
Pain has emotional and cognitive compounds in addition to physical sensation.
Continued Sever Pain
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Pallor (Paleness)
N/V, Low BP and HR, Rapid Irregular Breathing.
Behavioral Signs of Acute Pain
Clinched Teeth, Grimacing, Holding or Guarding Painful Area, Bent Posture
Behavioral Signs of Chronic Pain
Effect activity (sleep/eating), thinking, emotions, quality of life, production
Physiological Pain
Age, Fatigue, Genes, Neurological Function
Social Factors
Previous experience, family and social network, spiritual factors.
Psychological Factors
Attention, Anxiety, Fear, Coping Style
Cultural Factors
Meaning of Pain, Ethnicity
Factors Impacted by Pain
Quality of Life, Self-Care, Work, and Social Support
Acute Pain
Transient Pain
Chronic Pain
Persistent Pain
Characteristics of Pain (PQRSRTU)
P- Provokes
Q- Quality
R- Region
S- Severity
T- Time
U- Understanding
Numerical Rating Scale
1-10
Description Rating Scale
No Pain - Unbearable Pain
Visual Analog Rating Scale
Visual Inspection No Pain - Unbearable Pain
FLACC Pain Scale
F- Face
L- Legs
A- Activity
C- Cry
C- Consolability
~ Used for behavioral pain scale used for cognitive impaired.
What Pain Take Priority?
Acute Pain
PCA Pump Requires:
To verify programming
To verify the waste of any unused medication.
Non pharmacological Pain-Relief
Relaxation guided imagery, Music, Distraction, Herbals
When are Placebos used?
Limited for Research
