Title: Demonstrate methods of pain management.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Demonstrating Medical Procedures and Patient Care and Comfort Measures

Demonstration may include

- repositioning
- massage
- distraction
- guided imagery
- population-specific pain scales
- cultural pain perception
- heat and cold applications
- alternative treatments (e.g., pets, music, and aromatherapy).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the fifth vital sign?
- What are the various pain scales for determining pain levels?