1. What is the primary goal of interventional pain management?
o A. To completely eliminate pain
o B. To improve quality of life and functional status
o C. To provide immediate relief from acute pain
o D. To prevent the development of chronic pain
o Answer: B. To improve quality of life and fu...
Questions 1-10: General Concepts of Pain Management
1. What is the primary goal of interventional pain management?
o A. To completely eliminate pain
o B. To improve quality of life and functional status
o C. To provide immediate relief from acute pain
o D. To prevent the development of chronic pain
o Answer: B. To improve quality of life and functional status
Rationale: The primary goal is to enhance the patient's overall well-being and
ability to perform daily activities, rather than solely focusing on pain elimination.
2. Which type of pain is typically managed with interventional procedures?
o A. Acute pain
o B. Chronic pain
o C. Neuropathic pain
o D. All of the above
o Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Interventional pain management can be used for acute, chronic, and
neuropathic pain, depending on the patient's needs.
3. What is the role of the nurse in the interventional pain management process?
o A. To perform interventional procedures
o B. To assess and monitor the patient’s response to pain management
o C. To diagnose the source of pain
o D. To prescribe medication for pain relief
o Answer: B. To assess and monitor the patient’s response to pain management
Rationale: Nurses play a critical role in assessing pain levels and monitoring
responses to interventions, providing essential data for treatment plans.
4. Which of the following is an important consideration before performing an
interventional procedure for pain management?
o A. The patient's financial status
o B. The patient's pain history and assessment
o C. The availability of equipment
o D. The time of day the procedure will be performed
o Answer: B. The patient's pain history and assessment
Rationale: Understanding the patient's pain history is crucial for selecting the
appropriate intervention and ensuring safety.
5. Which interventional pain management technique involves the injection of
anesthetic or steroid into a specific area?
o A. Radiofrequency ablation
o B. Epidural steroid injection
o C. Nerve block
o D. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
o Answer: B. Epidural steroid injection
Rationale: Epidural steroid injections are specifically used to deliver medication
into the epidural space to reduce inflammation and pain.
, 6. What is the most common side effect of opioids used in pain management?
o A. Nausea
o B. Dizziness
o C. Constipation
o D. Sedation
o Answer: C. Constipation
Rationale: Constipation is a well-known side effect of opioid medications due to
their action on the gastrointestinal tract.
7. Which of the following best describes a nerve block?
o A. A method of using heat to destroy nerve tissues
o B. An injection of medication to temporarily interrupt nerve transmission
o C. A surgical procedure to cut nerves
o D. The use of electrical impulses to manage pain
o Answer: B. An injection of medication to temporarily interrupt nerve
transmission
Rationale: Nerve blocks are used to disrupt pain signals, providing temporary
pain relief.
8. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for a patient with
neuropathic pain?
o A. Epidural steroid injection
o B. Nerve block
o C. Antidepressant therapy
o D. Opioid therapy
o Answer: C. Antidepressant therapy
Rationale: Antidepressants, particularly certain types, can be effective in
managing neuropathic pain.
9. A patient undergoing a nerve block should be monitored for which potential
complication?
o A. Infection at the injection site
o B. Allergic reaction to the medication
o C. Hematoma formation
o D. All of the above
o Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: All listed options are potential complications of nerve block
procedures and should be monitored closely.
10. When teaching a patient about managing chronic pain, what should the nurse
emphasize?
o A. Pain management is solely dependent on medications
o B. A multidisciplinary approach can improve outcomes
o C. Avoiding physical activity is essential to prevent pain
o D. Chronic pain is not treatable
o Answer: B. A multidisciplinary approach can improve outcomes
Rationale: A comprehensive approach, including medication, physical therapy,
and psychological support, is essential for effective chronic pain management.
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