Pain: the 5th Vital Sign

Question 1

what are the 7 dimensions of pain

Answer 1

physical, sensory, behavioral, sociocultural, cognitive, affective, spiritual

Question 2

hierarchy of pain assess techniques

Answer 2

self-report, search for potential causes, observe behaviors, surrogate report, attempt analgesic trial

Question 3

QUESTT for children

Answer 3

Question child, Use pain-rating scale, Evaluate behavior and physiological changes, Secure parents’ involvement, Take cause of pain into account, Take action and evaluate results