1. Which of the following is the primary goal of pain management?
o A) To eliminate all pain completely
o B) To provide comfort and improve quality of life
o C) To reduce the use of medications
o D) To manage the psychological effects of pain
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of p...
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of pain management?
o A) To eliminate all pain completely
o B) To provide comfort and improve quality of life
o C) To reduce the use of medications
o D) To manage the psychological effects of pain
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of pain management is to provide comfort and improve the
quality of life for patients, rather than eliminating all pain.
2. What is the role of the nurse as an advocate in pain management?
o A) To diagnose the cause of pain
o B) To ensure patients receive appropriate pain relief
o C) To prescribe pain medications
o D) To ignore patient complaints if they seem exaggerated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse's role as an advocate is to ensure patients receive appropriate pain
relief and to listen to their concerns.
3. Which of the following pain assessment tools is most appropriate for a non-verbal
patient?
o A) Numeric rating scale
o B) Wong-Baker FACES scale
o C) FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability)
o D) McGill Pain Questionnaire
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The FLACC scale is specifically designed to assess pain in non-verbal
patients by evaluating facial expressions, leg movement, activity, crying, and
consolability.
4. What ethical principle is primarily involved in the decision to provide pain relief?
o A) Justice
o B) Beneficence
o C) Autonomy
o D) Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes actions that promote the
well-being of patients, including providing adequate pain relief.
, 5. When advocating for a patient in pain, which is the best initial action a nurse should
take?
o A) Document the patient’s report of pain.
o B) Ask the patient to describe the pain.
o C) Administer prescribed pain medication.
o D) Refer the patient to a pain specialist.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best initial action is to assess the patient's pain through discussion, which
helps tailor the treatment plan.
Application-Based Questions
6. A patient with chronic pain expresses frustration about their pain management
plan. What should the nurse do first?
o A) Suggest alternative therapies
o B) Encourage the patient to be more compliant
o C) Listen to the patient’s concerns
o D) Inform the physician about the patient’s complaints
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Listening to the patient’s concerns is crucial to understanding their frustration
and building trust.
7. A nurse is educating a patient about pain management options. Which statement by
the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
o A) "I can use heat or cold therapy to manage my pain."
o B) "Pain medications are the only way to treat my pain."
o C) "I should keep a pain diary to track my symptoms."
o D) "I can talk to my doctor about adjusting my pain management plan."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement shows a limited understanding, as pain can be managed
through various methods beyond medications.
8. A nurse notices a patient is reluctant to request pain medication. What is the best
nursing intervention?
o A) Administer medication as scheduled regardless of the patient’s input.
o B) Ask the patient why they are hesitant to ask for pain relief.
o C) Document the patient's pain level and continue to monitor.
o D) Discuss the importance of medication compliance with the patient.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the patient's reluctance can help address concerns and
encourage open communication about pain management.
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