Nociceptive pain - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Patho Exam 1 - UNMC NursingNociceptors - correct answer peripheral pain receptors - impulse starts Afferent Fibers - correct answer A-delta & C fibers (dull aching) Spinal Cord (dorsal horn/substantia Gelatinase) - correct answer region w/ substance P - descending efferent input from BRAIN modulate pain at the spinal cord Brain - correct answer for interpretation pain is the perception of nociceptive events - this means? - correct answer impulse must get to brain and be interpreted b...

• Gastrointestinal (GI) tract The body system responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients and fluids • Mouth and salivary glands Chew food, perceive taste, lubricate food with saliva and mucus • Esophagus Moves food to stomach by swallowing • Stomach Mixes food with digestive juices that break food into chyme • Liver Produces bite to aid in digestion of food and absorption of nutrients • Gallbladder Stores, concentrates, and later releases bile into the sma...

This governs nursing practice and is a law that is put into place to protect the public - nurses must follow and comply with their state's regulations - Nurse Practice Acts Institute that seeks to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurses in providing continuous quality improvement in health care - QSEN - Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Institute List four modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion) - weight, smoking, sex practices, diet List three non-modif...

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN: Foundations of Nursing Practice Test LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+ An Alzheimer patient is actively resistive to basic hygiene. However, in order to meet basic standards for hygiene, how frequently should the patient be bathed? Biweekly Weekly Two to three times weekly Daily - CORRECT ANSWER-Two to three times weekly While adults don't usually need daily baths, they should bathe two to three times weekly. Grab bars, shower or tub s...

NSG 322 Med Surg Exam Study Guide LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025. Chapter 8 – Nursing Management of Pain Introduction o One major reason people seek health care o Nurses have a central role in assessment and management o Pain is a complex, multidimensional experience o For many people, it is a major problem that causes suffering and reduces quality of life o Assess pain and communicate with other health care providers o Ensure initiation of adequate pain relief measures o Evaluate effectivene...

PC707-module 5-Pain Exam Questions with Complete Solutions In order to prescribe drugs, you must have what? - Answer ️️ -DEA number If opioids are needed--how can you decrease the risk of dependence? - Answer ️️ --smallest dose for the shortest amount of time is advised* Who can usually be consulted and co-manage with if a patient is using long term opioids? - Answer ️️ --pain clinic Types of pain: - Answer ️️ --Nociceptive -Neuropathic -Mixed or "undetermined etiology...

If opioids are needed--how can you decrease the risk of dependence? - ANSWER--smallest dose for the shortest amount of time is advised* Types of pain: - ANSWER--Nociceptive -Neuropathic -Mixed or "undetermined etiology" What is nociceptive pain? - ANSWER-- pain that arises from damage to or inflammation of tissue -Ex: arthropathies, ischemic disorders, myalgias, skin & mucous ulcers, fractures, renal stones, superficial pain (burns & scrapes), visceral pain (appendicitis, pancreatiti...

Types of painnociceptive neuropathic acute pain chronic pain Nociceptive painacute, dull, sharp, or aching somatic or visceral painful stimuli at site of injury phases of paintransduction transmission perception modulation

Nociceptive pain - receptors are stimulated by? - caused by damage to tissues - pain receptors are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means Neuropathic pain can be seen in which pts - diabetic patients Narcotic definition (general term) - what kind of drugs? - general term used to describe opioid drugs that produce analgesia and CNS depression How to handle pain control Rest Ice Compression Elevation Mu and kappa receptors - why are they important? - opioids block these receptors -...

NSA FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Vital signs include... - -Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse ox, and pain. Normal range of temperature: - -96.8-100.4 F Normal range of pulse: - -60-100 bpm Normal ranges of respirations: - -Infant 30-60 Toddler 24-40 School age child 18-30 Adolescent 12-16 Adults 12-20 Normal range of pulse ox: - -95%-100% Normal ranges for BP: - -Infant 60-90/20-60 Toddler 80-112/50-80 School age child 84-120/54...