Home Health Aide Practice Exam

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Which of the following can signal that a patient may be experiencing pain?

Increased heart rate
Flat affect
Increased interest in activities
Engagement in conversation

The correct answer is: Increased heart rate

Increased heart rate is a physiological response that can indicate a patient is experiencing pain. When a person is in pain, the body often reacts by activating the sympathetic nervous system, which can lead to an elevation in heart rate as part of the "fight or flight" response. This response prepares the body to deal with stress or potential injury, which can manifest as a higher pulse. The other options do not typically signal pain. A flat affect may suggest emotional distress or depression, rather than pain specifically. Increased interest in activities and engagement in conversation are generally signs of well-being and can indicate that the patient is not in pain. These behaviors suggest a level of comfort and mental engagement, contrasting with the typical withdrawal or lack of interest that someone in pain might exhibit.