pain and management Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
what is the definition of pain? | a sensation of hurting, or strong discomfort, in some part of the body, caused by injury, disease, or functional disorder and transmitted through the nervous system |
what is the purpose of pain? | pain is a warning that something is wrong in normal body functioning |
what is acute pain? | is recent in onset and has been experienced over a period lasting less than 6 months |
what is chronic pain? | may either be continuous or intermittent, occurring over a period longer than 6 months |
what is terminal pain? | can be either acute or chronic but is the type of pain that occurs when the client in terminally ill |
what is the treatment of pain? | to remove the cause or lessen the pain's severity |
what is the typical treatment of choice for cleints experiencing acute pain? | medication |
what does PCA mean? | pateint-controlled analgesia |
what can be attempted to block transmission of pain or to remove the cause of pain? | surgery |
what is aimed at helping the individual gain voluntary control over normally involuntary physiological functions? | biofeedback |
how many types of biofeedback are being used to control chronic pain? | 4 |
what are the four types of biofeedback? | electroencephalogram feedback, skin temperature feedback, cephalic blood volume-pulse feedback, and electromyographic feedback |
how many areas are there for controlling pain? | 6 |
what therapy is used by a person experiencing pain to produce relaxation and increase the production of endorphins? | imagery |
what is self-induced hypnosis? | autohypnosis |
when is autohypnosis most effective? | when a person is motivated |
what is the manipulation, methodical pressure, friction, and kneading the body? | massage |
what have physicians and doctors discovered that will help alleviate pain? | music |
what is aromatherapy? | the use of essential oils found in plants and herbs to treat pain |
true or false-in therapeutic touch, there is no physical touching of the client | true |
what is another word for yoga? | union |
about how many needles are used in acupuncture? | about 10 to 12 per treatment |
what is yoga used for? | to promote relaxation, aid circulation, reduce fatigue, stimulate certain body areas, strengthen muscles and develope flexibility |
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ElisaW2009
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