2. signs of pain

Question 1

recognition of pain is based on what

Answer 1

identifying the physiologic and behavioral changes

Question 2

pain can cause (hypo/hyper) tension

low/high blood pressure

Answer 2

hypertension / high BP

Question 3

pain can cause (brady/tachy) cardia

Answer 3

tachycardia (high HR)

Question 4

pain can cause peripheral vaso (constriction/dilation)

Answer 4

peripheral vasoconstriction

Question 5

pain can cause (brady/tachy) arrhythmia

Answer 5

tachyarrhythmia

Question 6

pain can cause (brady/tachy) pnea

Answer 6

tachypnea

Question 7

pain can cause (shallow/deep) breathing

Answer 7

shallow breathing

Question 8

can pain cause panting?

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

what type of breathing can cats show when they’re in pain?

Answer 9

open mouth

Question 10

pain can cause (constricted/dilated) pupils

Answer 10

dilated pupils

Question 11

what is the term for dilated pupils?

Answer 11

mydriasis

Question 12

pain can cause changes in posture, movement, and

Answer 12

vocalization

Question 13

pain assessments should be performed on

Answer 13

any hospitalized patient who may be painful

Question 14

pain assessments should be performed how often?

Answer 14

frequently, every 3-4 hours

Question 15

pain assessments should be performed how often after undergoing a major surgery?

Answer 15

frequently during the first few hours

Question 16

pain assessments are more accurate when performed by

Answer 16

the same trained person each time

Question 17

what should you do if you’re not sure whether or not an animal is in pain?

Answer 17

treat for pain and monitor their response