Pain, Violence, Cultural, Spiritual and Nutritional Assessment Flashcards
(39 cards)
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience which primarily associated with tissue damage or describe in terms of such damage
Pain
Types of Pain is classified
*Based on duration
*Based on location
*Based on intensity
*Based on etiology
Types of Pain based on duration
Acute and Chronic Pain
Pain only lasts only through the expected recovery period
Acute Pain
Protective, has and identifiable cause, is of short duration, has limited tissue damage and emotional response
Acute Pain
Pain that lasts longer that 3-6 months and is constant or recurring with a mild to severe intensity
Chronic Pain
*Headache
*Back Pain
*Joint Pain
*Stomach Pain
*Cardiac Pain
*Referred pain
*Cardiac Pain
Pain Based on Location
Pain Based on Intensity
*Mild pain
*Moderate Pain
*Severe pain
Pain scale reading from 1 to 3
Mild pain
Pain scale reading from 4 to 6
Moderate pain
Pain scale reading from 7 to 10
Severe pain
Pain Based on Etiology
*Nociceptive pain
*Neuropathic pain
Is experienced when an intact, properly functioning nervous system sends signals that tissues are damaged, requiring attention and proper care.
Nociceptive pain
The pain that is originating from the skin, muscles, bone, or connective tissue
Somatic Pain
Is the pain that results from the activation of nociceptors of thoracic, pelvic, or abdominal viscera
Visceral Pain
Pain is associated with damaged or malfunctioning nerves due to illness, injury, or undetermined reasons.
Neuropathic pain
2 months to 8 years (18yrs for children with cognitive impairment or developmental disability
FLACC Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consol Ability
Uni dimensional
Verbal Rating Scales
Binary Scale
Numerical Rating Scale
Faces Rating Scale
Visual Analog Scale
Multi dimensional
Mc Gill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
3 major dimensions by 20 set of descriptive words
Mc Gill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)
Intensity of pain (sensory dimension) interference with the patient life (reactive dimension)
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
Pain assessment tool for cancer patients
Memorial Pain Assessment Card
Important for diagnosing the nature or character of pain
Assessment of Quality or Nature of Pain
Theories related to Domestic Violenc
Psychopathology Theory
Social Learning Theory
Biologic Theory
Family Systems Theory
Feminist Theory