Question 1

Andrea has been experiencing a pain in her back for over a year. She has stopped engaging in all her favourite sports and social activities as a result. Andrea would most likely be classified as having _____ pain.

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three months. Since Andrea has been experiencing back pain for over a year and it has significantly impacted her lifestyle, her condition would be classified as chronic pain.

Question 2

Cancer and rheumatoid arthritis are frequently associated with

Accepted Answer

Chronic-progressive pain is often associated with conditions like cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, as these diseases tend to worsen over time, leading to increasing pain levels.

Question 3

The cutting away of dead tissue in burned areas is called

Accepted Answer

Debridement is the medical process of removing dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.

Question 4

The high levels of anxiety associated with acute pain

Accepted Answer

Typically, as pain decreases, the levels of anxiety associated with it also subside. This is because the immediate cause of distress (the pain) is being alleviated, leading to a reduction in anxiety.

Question 5

Third degree burns are often marked by

Accepted Answer

Third degree burns are characterized by all of the listed features: they often cause little initial pain due to the extensive nerve ending damage they inflict, and they involve the destruction of both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin.

Question 6

Discomfort caused by tissue damage is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Organic pain is discomfort caused by tissue damage, reflecting a physical cause for the pain experienced.

Question 7

Receptor cells specific only to pain

Accepted Answer

Pain is sensed by free nerve endings rather than specific receptor cells dedicated only to pain. These nerve endings can detect various stimuli that are potentially harmful and thus cause the sensation of pain.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about pain is true

Accepted Answer

All of the statements about pain are true. Some individuals have a condition known as congenital insensitivity to pain, where they cannot feel physical pain. Pain does serve a useful purpose as it is a critical warning signal from the body indicating injury or illness. Additionally, pain is indeed one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention.

Question 9

The experience of pain

Accepted Answer

Pain is a primary reason why individuals seek medical attention, as it significantly affects their quality of life and can be a symptom of various underlying conditions.

Question 10

Migraine and muscle tension headaches are most characteristic of which category of chronic pain

Accepted Answer

Migraine and muscle tension headaches are examples of recurrent pain, which comes and goes but is not constantly present.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding pain is true

Accepted Answer

Pain is best characterized along a continuum of organic and psychogenic causes, as it can have both physical and psychological components.

Question 12

Damage deep within the body is most likely to be marked by

Accepted Answer

Damage deep within the body is often marked by dull, aching pain. This type of pain is typically associated with conditions affecting muscles, tendons, bones, and internal organs.

Question 13

Chronic pain sufferers tend to

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain can have a profound impact on an individual's life, affecting their ability to work, their emotional well-being, and their relationships with others. This can lead to job loss, exhaustion, and increased irritability with family members.

Question 14

The primary approach for controlling acute pain due to burn is

Accepted Answer

Analgesic medication is the primary approach for controlling acute pain due to burns, as it directly addresses the physiological aspect of pain by reducing or eliminating the pain sensation.

Question 15

Sandy is experiencing a shooting but dull pain in the muscles of her head, neck, and back. This syndrome is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles), which can manifest as a shooting but dull pain in areas like the head, neck, and back.

Question 16

Congenital insensitivity to pain

Accepted Answer

Congenital insensitivity to pain can indirectly lead to death because individuals with this condition may not respond to pain signals that typically indicate serious injuries or illnesses, leading to untreated conditions that could be fatal.

Question 17

Nick cut his hand today and is a great deal of acute pain. What else is Nick likely to experience

Accepted Answer

Acute pain, like the kind Nick is experiencing from cutting his hand, can lead to increased anxiety due to concerns about the severity of the injury, potential complications, and the impact on daily activities.

Question 18

Tyson has a stabbing pain in his back but his physician cannot find any injury to his spinal column or surrounding muscles. Tyson's pain is likely to be classified as

Accepted Answer

Psychogenic pain is pain that has no physical cause and can be attributed to psychological factors. Since Tyson's physician cannot find any injury or physical reason for his back pain, it is likely classified as psychogenic.

Question 19

Chronic discomfort that is psychogenic in origin is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Pain disorder is characterized by chronic pain that is thought to have a psychological origin, fitting the description of chronic discomfort that is psychogenic in origin.

Question 20

During which of the following phases of burn treatment would a patient experience debridement

Accepted Answer

Debridement, the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to help a wound heal, typically occurs during the acute phase of burn treatment. This phase focuses on wound care, prevention of infection, and preparation of the wound bed for closure or reconstruction.

Quiz 11: The Nature and Symptoms of Pain