Question #1

A 46-year-old man who has a history of type 2 diabetes states, �My feet are numb, but feel like pins and needles�. What type of pain is he describing?

a) Somatic

b) Neuropathic

c) Visceral

d) Acute

e)

Question #2

A 52-year-old female patient from China is on her first day post-op for a complete hysterectomy. She denies having pain despite her guarding her abdomen and tense expression on her face. What would you do?

a) Respect her decision and tell her you will return to check on her later.

b) Trick her into taking the pain medication, she is obviously suffering.

c) Sit down with her and talk about the pain she is experiencing and the options available to control pain.

d) Tell her husband to give her the medication.

e)

Question #3

An 83-year-old patient, 2-days post open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the right hip who has a diagnosis of severe dementia. Which pain scale would you choose?

a) Wong-Baker FACES Scale

b) Numerical 1-10 Pain Scale

c) Verbal Description Scale

d) PAINAD

e)

Question #4

Which of the following statement about pain assessment is true?

a) Pain is what the patient says it is.

b) It is considered the fifth vital sign.

c) Accept the patient�s description of the pain, even if objective findings conflict with the report.

d) All of the above.

e)

Question #5

During your pain assessment, your 34-year-old female patient tells you that she takes Ibuprofen 400mg TID for back pain she�s had since an automobile accident two years ago. What type of pain is she experiencing?

a) Somatic

b) Visceral

c) Chronic

d) Neuropathic

e)

Question #6

During your pain assessment, you discover your patient has visceral pain to his abdomen. What symptoms did you discover?

a) Dull, pressure-like, difficult to pin-point

b) Cramping, especially focused on the right flank

c) Sharp, stabbing pain right at the umbilicus

d) Shocking, lancing, electric all around the lower abdominal area

e)

Question #7

When assessing your patient for pain utilizing the PQRSTU method of assessment. Which question would you ask to discover the �P� portion of the assessment?

a) �When does your pain become worse?�

b) �What have you tried to do to relieve pain?�

c) �Can you describe your pain, such as stabbing, throbbing, etc?�

d) �Where exactly is your pain located?�

e)

Question #8

A new 65-year-old male patient comes into the pain clinic. During the interview you discover he avoids going to social engagements, feels depressed, angry, anxious and can�t take daily walks anymore because of pain. These are symptoms of what?

a) A broken arm four weeks ago

b) Six-weeks post-operative appendectomy

c) Uncontrolled chronic pain

d) Shingles

e)

Question #9

Why is a pain assessment necessary for every patient?

a) Filling out forms is the primary role of a nurse.

b) Patients get bored and like the extra attention.

c) The more paperwork you complete, the busier you look.

d) Uncontrolled pain effects the patient�s quality of life.

e)

Question #10

You have just administered oral pain medication, elevated the patient�s leg, and applied a cold pack to your 52-year-old patient who had a knee replacement yesterday. She is comfortable now and doesn�t need anything else for now. What is your next response to her?

a) �I will be back in 30-45 minutes to see how you are doing.�

b) �My shift is over in 4 hours, the next nurse will check on you.�

c) �I am going to check my other patients, I�ll be back in 2 hours.�

d) �I�ll be back in five minutes to see if your pain has improved.�

e)

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