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Across 5. A common facial expression seen in patients experiencing pain. 6. A visual pain scale that can be used for children 7. Pain caused by abnormal processing of pain signals 10. A neurotransmitter involved the transmission of pain signals. 12. A sensory receptor that reacts to tissue trauma or other noxious stimuli. 13. The point at which the body perceives pain 14. The amount of pain a person endures before seeking help or some type of intervention. 15. A mnemonic used to help when taking a patient history. 17. A natural or created chemical that interrupts the pain signal. 20. Pain that serves an adaptive purpose. 23. The conversion of a noxious stimuli into an electrical impulse. 26. Increased heart rate, a physiologic response to pain 29. An important nursing intervention for all patients 30. A potential side effect of untreated or under-treated post surgical pain 31. A preconceived opinion about something or someone 32. The number of million Americans suffering from chronic pain. 33. Pain arising from organs. 34. It has both physical and emotional components. 35. The percentage of Americans who reported disrupted sleep due to pain.

Down 1. A visualization technique that can be used in pain management. 2. A mnemonic used for taking a pain history. 3. The location of most commonly reported pain. 4. Pain that is felt in a location apart from the origin of the noxious stimuli. 8. Sweating, a physiologic response to pain. 9. An awareness of an unpleasant sensation. 11. Pain is considered this vital sign 16. Pain arising from the musculoskeletal system. 18. A type of pain that occurs when nervous system is functioning properly. 19. Pain arising from tissues such as skin and superficial structures 21. The underlying pathology is insufficient to explain the degree of pain. 22. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation 23. Nerve impulses are carried from the periphery to the brain via spinal cord. 24. The body's attempt to decrease perception of pain. 25. One cause of chronic malignant (cancer) pain. 27. A feeling of unease or nervousness that can be caused by pain. 28. A common type of recurrent acute pain.