Pain Flashcards
1
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Pain
A
- The perception or identification of stimuli as painful
- is real to the pt
- is an interpretation of impulses / stimuli
- the 5th vital sign
2
Q
Types of Pain
A
Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical
3
Q
Acute Pain
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- Pain is a symptom
- Signs of inflammation
- Sudden / Onset
- < 6 months
- Responds well to Tx
- Affects self
- Anxious
4
Q
Chronic Pain
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- Pain has become a disease
- Signs of inflammation
- > 6 months
- Not well defined
- Less responsive to Tx
- Sudden / Gradual onset
- More likely to be depressed or have psychological affects
- Affects others
5
Q
Sub Acute pain
A
Recurrence of a pain longer then expected
6
Q
Observation of pain
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- Postural asymmetry
- Antalgic movements
- Facial expressions
- Pain verbalizations
- Seek medical assistance
- Signs of inflammation
- Outcome tools
7
Q
How to measure pain?
A
Visual Analog Scale Body Diagrams Ask Questions Quality of Life Measures Pain Questionaires
8
Q
Visual Analog Scale
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0-1- or facial expression pictures
- Difference between 1-3 is not the same as 8-10
- Doesn’t correlate to % of pain, or change of pain
9
Q
Body Diagrams
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Helps to describe quality and location of pain
- Can get messy
- Can show dermitomal or nerve or nondermitomal patters
10
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Questions to ask about Pain
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- When did the pain start?
- How did it start?
- Over the past 6 months has it gotten better, worse or stayed the same?
- What makes it better or worse?
- Pain medications? (When, How much, How often)
- What cant you do because of the pain?
- How do you sleep?
