Pain Assessment (exam 1)

Question 1

What is nociceptive pain?

Answer 1

The result of direct tissue injury.
-Somatic/visceral pain

Question 2

What is somatic pain?

Answer 2

Superficial pain, well-localized and sharp

Question 3

What is visceral pain?

Answer 3

internal pain, usually deep aches or cramping

Question 4

Acute pain time definition? Chronic pain?

Answer 4

Acute pain: lasting less than 3 months
Chronic pain: lasting more than 3 months

Question 5

What is idiopathic pain?

Answer 5

Pain with unknown mechanism

Question 6

Somatic pain fibers

Answer 6

A delta fibers

Question 7

Visceral pain fibers

Answer 7

C fibers

Question 8

What is acute-on-chronic pain?

Answer 8

an acute exacerbation of a chronic pain syndrome

Question 9

Pain assessment mnemonic

Answer 9

O - onset
P - provoking factors
Q - quality
R - region
S - severity
T - timing

Question 10

What is the pediatric dose for tylenol? (<12 yo)

Answer 10

15 mg/kg
PO q4-6h
Max 90mg/kg/day

Question 11

What are 2 considerations when administering toradol?

Answer 11

Renal function
Affects platelets => bleeding

Question 12

How to use an atomizer

Answer 12

If >1mL, divide between nares
aim spray towards turbinates/pinna

Question 13

Airway consideration when administering ketamine

Answer 13

Causes excessive secretions, need “drying” agent