MDC1 Exam 1, Rasmussen 2023

MDC1 Exam 1, Rasmussen 2023 5th level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs self-actualization 4th level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs Esteem 3ed level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs Belonging / Love What is a priority when making an assessment? Physiological needs What is pain Pain is the 5th vital sign, and it is subjective Cutaneous Pain superficial pain usually involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue neuropathic pain - diabetic neuropathy - postherpetic neuralgia - Tingling - phantom limb pain -Shooting numbness - Burning Sensation nociceptive pain acute pain; a pain sensation that results abruptly. the result of actual or potential tissue damage or inflammation and is often categorized as being somatic or visceral. (ex. Stub toe, dental procedures somatic pain Pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints. acute pain pain that is felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery Chronic pain Enduring pain that does not decrease over time ( 6 months or longer) ; may occur in muscles, joints, and the lower back, and may be caused by enlarged blood vessels Radiating pain starts at the origin but extends to other locations. Example: pain from a sore throat might extend from ear to head Referred pain occurs in an area distant from the site of origin. Example: pain from a heart attack might be felt in the left arm or jaw. Transmission occurs as the electrical impulse travels along the nerve fibers, where neurotransmitters regulate it Transduction