Types of Pain
Sudden pain that usually has an identifiable cause and short duration.
What is acute pain?
This scale rates pain from 0 to 10
What is the numeric rating scale?
Applying heat or cold is considered this type of intervention.
What is nonpharmacologic pain management?
These medications are commonly used for mild to moderate pain.
What are nonopioid analgesics?
The nurse should reassess pain after interventions to determine this.
What is effectiveness?
Pain originating from the skin, muscles, or joints.
What is somatic pain?
The acronym often used for pain assessment.
What is PQRST?
This relaxation technique involves focusing on slow, controlled breaths.
What is deep breathing?
Respiratory depression is a major risk associated with these medications.
What are opioids?
Accurate recording of pain assessment and interventions is called this.
What is documentation?
Pain arising from internal organs.
What is visceral pain?
A nonverbal sign that may indicate pain.
What is grimacing?
Giving pain medication before pain becomes severe is called this.
What is preventive pain management?
The nurse should assess this before administering opioid medication.
What is respiratory rate?
Nurses must respect this patient right regarding pain management.
What is the right to pain relief?
Pain caused by damage to nerves or the nervous system.
What is neuropathic pain?
This factor can influence a patient’s perception of pain.
What is culture?
This method allows patients to self-administer preset doses of pain medication.
What is PCA (patient-controlled analgesia)?
Long-term opioid use may lead to this condition requiring larger doses for effect.
What is tolerance?
Teaching patients about medications and side effects is part of this nursing role.
What is patient education?
Pain felt in a part of the body different from its actual source.
What is referred pain?
The most reliable indicator of pain.
What is the patient’s self-report?
Nerve blocks, epidural analgesics and acupuncture are what?
What is invasive pain relief techniques?
This medication can reverse opioid overdose.
What is naloxone?
The nurse advocates for adequate pain control by communicating with this team member.
Who is the health care provider or physician?