Pain assessment Flashcards
1
Q
what are some physiological signs of pain?
A
- increased HR
- increased BP
- increased RR
- vocalisation
2
Q
what are some results of unmanaged pain?
A
- anorexia
- prolonged wound healing
- disturbed sleep
- depression
3
Q
what types of pain are there?
A
- acute
- chronic
- nociceptive
- inflammatory
- pathological
4
Q
what does hyperalgesia mean?
A
exaggerated responses to pain
5
Q
what does allodynia mean?
A
painful responses to non-noxious stimuli such as touch
