Question 1

Clinical pain is:&#10;A) real pain.&#10;B) subjective pain.&#10;C) psychological pain.&#10;D) pain that requires medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

pain that requires medical treatment.

Question 2

According to Ronald Melzack's system,irritation is a(n)__________ quality of pain.&#10;A) sensory&#10;B) affective&#10;C) effective&#10;D) evaluative

Accepted Answer

According to Melzack's system, pain has three components: sensory, affective, and evaluative. The affective component relates to the emotional experience of pain, including irritation or distress. Therefore, the best choice is B, affective.

Question 3

The __________ is the region of the midbrain that plays an important role in the perception of pain.&#10;A) ventrobasal complex of the thalamus&#10;B) somatosensory cortex&#10;C) periacqueductal gray (PAG)&#10;D) ventromedial nucleus

Accepted Answer

The periacqueductal gray (PAG) is a region of the midbrain that plays a crucial role in the perception and modulation of pain. It is known to be involved in the descending pain control system and is a target for pain management therapies.

Question 4

The __________________ assesses facial grimaces,verbal complaints,and other pain responses.&#10;A) Structured pain interview&#10;B) McGill Pain Questionnaire&#10;C) Pain Behavior Scale&#10;D) Pain Symptom Scale

Accepted Answer

The Pain Behavior Scale assesses pain through observation of facial expressions, verbal complaints, and other pain responses. The Structured Pain Interview and McGill Pain Questionnaire rely on self-report from the patient, and the Pain Symptom Scale assesses a variety of symptoms, not just pain.

Question 5

__________ are relatively large myelinated neurons that conduct neural impulses at about 15 to 30 meters per second.&#10;A) Slow nerve fibers&#10;B) Nociceptors&#10;C) Fast nerve fibers&#10;D) Myelin sheaths

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for neurons that conduct neural impulses at a relatively fast speed, and the answer is fast nerve fibers. The other options, slow nerve fibers and nociceptors, are not associated with fast conduction speed. Myelin sheaths are important for increasing conduction speed but are not the neurons themselves.

Question 6

Both fast and slow pain fibers funnel information from the spinal cord to the brain by creating synapses with neurons in the:&#10;A) ventrobasal complex of the thalamus.&#10;B) somatosensory cortex.&#10;C) substantia nigra.&#10;D) substantia gelatinosa.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both fast and slow pain fibers funnel...

Question 7

A condition in which a chronic pain sufferer becomes more sensitive to pain over time is known as:&#10;A) chronic pain syndrome.&#10;B) hyperalgesia.&#10;C) analgesia.&#10;D) chronic fatigue syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Hyperalgesia is a phenomenon in which chronic pain sufferers become more sensitive to pain over time. This means that they may experience increased pain or discomfort in response to stimuli that would not normally be painful. Chronic pain syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are related to chronic pain but do not specifically refer to the increased sensitivity aspect. Analgesia refers to the absence of pain rather than increased sensitivity to pain.

Question 8

The ____________ can help explain the effectiveness of counterirritation,or stimulating one area in the body to reduce pain in another.&#10;A) gate control theory&#10;B) placebo effect&#10;C) doctrine of referred pain&#10;D) phantom pain theory

Accepted Answer

The gate control theory of pain suggests that there is a gate mechanism in the spinal cord that can either allow or block pain signals from reaching the brain. By stimulating non-painful sensory nerves in the same area as the painful ones, such as with counterirritation, this gate can be activated to block the transmission of pain signals.

Question 9

Electromyography (EMG)assesses:&#10;A) skin conductance.&#10;B) pain level.&#10;C) autonomic arousal.&#10;D) muscle tension.

Accepted Answer

Electromyography (EMG) assesses muscle tension by measuring the electrical activity of muscles. It is a useful tool in evaluating muscle function, diagnosing neuromuscular disorders, and monitoring the progress of rehabilitation. EMG is not used to assess skin conductance, pain level, or autonomic arousal.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of counterirritation analgesia?&#10;A) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)&#10;B) cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)&#10;C) stress-induced analgesia (SIA)&#10;D) palliative care

Accepted Answer

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a form of counterirritation analgesia, which involves applying a mild electrical current to the skin to stimulate the nerves and dull pain signals.

Question 11

__________ is/are neurotransmitter(s)that bind to receptors in the brain to deaden pain sensations.&#10;A) Glutamate&#10;B) Substance P&#10;C) Enkephalins&#10;D) Analgesics

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is/are neurotransmitter(s)that bind to receptors in...

Question 12

Which is the MOST accurate statement about phantom limb pain?&#10;A) Phantom limb pain is the result of a psychosis.&#10;B) Phantom limb pain is the result of a neurosis.&#10;C) Phantom limb pain is the result of malingering.&#10;D) Phantom limb pain is the result of neural processes not clearly understood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is the MOST accurate statement about...

Question 13

One research study of catastrophizing among rheumatoid arthritis patients found that ____________ was associated with elevated levels of ________________.&#10;A) poor emotional regulation;substance P&#10;B) helplessness;C-reactive protein&#10;C) rumination;prostaglandin&#10;D) cognitive distraction;inflammation

Accepted Answer

The answer of One research study of catastrophizing among rheumatoid...

Question 14

Naloxone is a(n)____________ antagonist that blocks the effects of naturally occurring opiates and artificial painkillers.&#10;A) depressant&#10;B) stimulant&#10;C) opioid&#10;D) barbiturate

Accepted Answer

The answer of Naloxone is a(n)____________ antagonist that blocks the...

Question 15

A sharp,stinging pain localized in an injured area of the body,such as a burn or overused muscle,is known as __________ pain.&#10;A) chronic&#10;B) acute&#10;C) acute recurrent&#10;D) chronic noncancer

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sharp,stinging pain localized in an injured...

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