Understanding Types of Pain

Where does it hurt?

• Headache.

• A sore throat.

• Chest pain.

• It burns.

Where does it hurt?

• Stomachache.

• A sore throat.

• Chest pain.

• Headache.

Where does it hurt?

• Stomachache.

• Backache.

• Headache.

• Chest pain.

How can you describe this image?

• Throbbing.

• Sharp.

• Shooting.

• Burning.

How do you describe this image?

• Sharp.

• Burning.

• Throbbing.

• Shooting.

How do you describe this image?

• Throbbing.

• Burning.

• Shooting.

• Sharp.

How do you describe this image?

• Sharp.

• Throbbing.

• Burning.

• Shooting.

What role does pain perception play in pain management?

• Pain perception is solely a psychological issue.

• Pain perception has no impact on treatment decisions.

• Pain perception is irrelevant to patient outcomes.

• Pain perception informs treatment strategies in pain management.

What is acute pain?

• Acute pain is a sudden, sharp pain that lasts for a short duration.

• Pain that is caused by emotional distress rather than physical injury.

• Chronic pain that persists for months or years.

• A dull, constant ache that is always present.

Define chronic pain.

• Chronic pain is pain that lasts for less than a week.

• Chronic pain is a type of pain that only occurs during exercise.

• Chronic pain is pain that is always accompanied by swelling.

• Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months, often persisting beyond the normal healing time.