Question 1

Describe the initial pain assessment.

Accepted Answer

Because pain is a subjective experience, the initial pain assessment consists of several questions that are asked to have the patient describe specific aspects of his or her pain experience.

Question 2

Discuss the function of nociception and the patient's sensation of pain.

Accepted Answer

Nociception is the term used to describe how noxious stimuli are typically perceived as pain. Four phases of nociception are described: transduction, transmission, perception, and modulation.

Question 3

Define pain.

Accepted Answer

The classic definitions of pain are provided in the Subjective Data portion of the chapter. Essentially, pain is "whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he says it does (McCaffery, 1968, p. 95). The subjective report is the most reliable indicator of pain. A series of questions assists the examiner in assessing the subjective report of pain.

Question 4

Describe developmental care as well as cross-cultural and gender considerations regarding pain.

Accepted Answer

There are several consideratio

Question 5

Compare acute and chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

Pain can be classified by its duration.

Question 6

Differentiate the different types of pain.

Accepted Answer

Pain can be classified as to the source

Question 7

Describe the physical changes that may occur because of poorly controlled pain.

Accepted Answer

Table 10-1 lists physiologic c

Question 8

Compare available pain assessment tools.

Accepted Answer

Various tools have been developed in an

Question 9

Compare acute and chronic pain behaviors (nonverbal behaviors of pain).

Accepted Answer

When a person cannot verbally communicat

Describe the initial pain assessment.

Discuss the function of nociception and the patient's sensation of pain.

Define pain.

Describe developmental care as well as cross-cultural and gender considerations regarding pain.

Compare acute and chronic pain.

Differentiate the different types of pain.

Describe the physical changes that may occur because of poorly controlled pain.

Compare available pain assessment tools.

Compare acute and chronic pain behaviors (nonverbal behaviors of pain).

Evidence-Based Assessment

Cultural Competence: Cultural Care

The Interview

The Complete Health History and Mental Status Assessment

Substance Use Assessment and Domestic Violence Assessment

Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting

General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, Nails, Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

Thorax and Lungs

Heart and Neck Vessels

Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Male Genitourinary System, Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Female Genitourinary System and the Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All Togethe

The Pregnant Woman and Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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Exam 8: Pain Assessment: the Fifth Vital Sign

Describe the initial pain assessment.

Discuss the function of nociception and the patient's sensation of pain.

Define pain.

Describe developmental care as well as cross-cultural and gender considerations regarding pain.

Compare acute and chronic pain.

Differentiate the different types of pain.

Describe the physical changes that may occur because of poorly controlled pain.

Compare available pain assessment tools.

Compare acute and chronic pain behaviors (nonverbal behaviors of pain).

Evidence-Based Assessment

Cultural Competence: Cultural Care

The Interview

The Complete Health History and Mental Status Assessment

Substance Use Assessment and Domestic Violence Assessment

Assessment Techniques and the Clinical Setting

General Survey, Measurement, Vital Signs

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, Nails, Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

Thorax and Lungs

Heart and Neck Vessels

Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Male Genitourinary System, Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Female Genitourinary System and the Complete Health Assessment: Putting It All Togethe

The Pregnant Woman and Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

Filters