Pain

Question 1

vascular

Answer 1

pulsing
throbbing
beating
pounding

Question 2

neurogenic

Answer 2

sharp
shooting
burning
pinching
stinging
itchy
pulling
electrical

Question 3

MSK

Answer 3

sore
aching
dull
heavy
deep
cramping

Question 4

emotional

Answer 4

exhausting
annoying
miserable
agonizing
unbearable
sickening
nauseating
piercing
killing
torturing

Question 5

McGill Pain Questionnaire

Answer 5

1. marks on drawing of body where pain is
2. chooses one word that best describes pain
3. describes pattern of pattern and ags and eases
4. intensity of pain 0-5

Question 6

numerical pain rating scale

Answer 6

assesses pain intensity from 0-10 or 0-100

Question 7

Visual Analogue Scale

Answer 7

uses 10-15 cm line with left anchor as “no pain” and right anchor “worst pain you’ve ever had”