Unit 8 Flashcards
Pillow Placement: Between the legs, arms, and behind the back
Side-Lying
Pillow Placement: Under the calves and heels
Supine
Pillow Placement: Under the knees
Fowler’s
Deep Vein Thrombosis also known as
Blood Clots
Care management event example
Pressure Injury
The prone position prevents _______ but not_____
Foot Drop, Pressure Injuries
Increased cervical flexion is observed when the pt is placed in what position
Supported Fowler
4 Caring Theories
Leininger’s, Watson’s, Travelbee’s, and Swanson’s
A peptide produced in the blood that mediates the inflammatory response and stimulates pain receptors
Bradykinin
A neuropeptide that transports pain impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system
Substance P
An amine released by immune cells in response to inflammation
Histamine
A neurotransmitter released from the brainstem and dorsal horn that inhibits pain transmission
Serotonin
Proteins secreted by immune system cells that control inflammation
Cytokines
Molecules that activate nerve endings (synapses) that respond to painful stimuli by changing ionic movement into and out of nerve cells
Electrolytes
Hormone-like compounds derived from fatty acids that are thought to increase sensitivity to pain by stimulating pain receptors on neurons (nerve cells)
Prostaglandins
Originates from organs within the body
Visceral
Originates from skin, muscles, joints, and bones
Somatic
Originates from internal organs, but is felt in other locations
Referred
Originates from the source of pain to an adjacent area of the body
Radiating
Pain that continues to occur after an injury has healed
Idiopathic
Exacerbation of pain even though background pain is controlled
Breakthrough
Transient pain with fast onset, short duration, and identifiable cause
Acute
Persistent pain that can affect quality of life or cause disability
Chronic
Pain that is less than 3 months
Acute
