Nociceptive vs Neuropathic
What type of pain occurs when tissue damage is detected by an intact nervous system?
nociceptive pain
This type of pain originates from skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues and is well localized.
somatic pain
Mr. W. is 6 months post-amputation and rates his pain as 7/10. He describes it as "shooting" pain in his nonexistent toe. What type of pain is this?
What is neuropathic pain
On a 0-10 pain scale, what number represents the worst pain imaginable?
10
Neuropathic pain is often described using which of these words: burning, sharp, or aching?
What is burning (also tingling, electric-shock, or shooting)?
Pain that occurs when internal organs are inflamed, damaged, or injured is called...
visceral pain
Mrs. K. rates her pain as 10/10 and describes "lightning-bolt" shocks on one side of her face. What type of pain is this?
neuropathic pain
Pain that is bothersome but does not significantly hinder activities of daily living is classified as...
mild pain
This type of pain is caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system and is typically difficult to treat.
neuropathic pain
Cardiac pain felt in the shoulder or left arm is an example of...
referred pain
Mrs. K. has severe facial pain following a wisdom tooth extraction. Name one independent nursing intervention for her pain
apply ice packs or desensitization/rubbing
This level of pain seriously interferes with ADL and makes it difficult to focus.
moderate pain
A patient with Diabetes- related nerve damage would experience which type of pain
neuropathic pain
A paper cut would be an example of which type of pain: somatic, visceral, or referred?
somatic pain
Mr. W. experiences worse pain when removing his orthopedic shoe. What collaborative intervention would address this?
work with a prosthetics specialist to adjust the shoe
Severe pain is incapacitating. Name two examples of tasks a patient cannot perform with severe pain
eating, sleeping, moving, or other ADL