NUR 210 Exam 2: (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Pain Assessment,
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Q1
What is acute pain?
A Sudden pain due to injury, disease, trauma, or surgery; generally lasts less than 6 months
B Pain that continues for 6 months or longer after initial injury
C Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
D Pain from damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system
CORRECT ANSWER A. Sudden pain due to injury, disease, trauma, or surgery; generally lasts
less than 6 months
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Acute pain serves a protective function, warning of tissue damage. It activates the sympathetic nervous
system (tachycardia, hypertension, diaphoresis). Usually resolves with healing. Examples: postoperative
pain, fracture, kidney stone, burn.
,Q2
What is chronic (persistent) pain?
A Sudden pain due to injury lasting less than 6 months
B Pain continues for 6 months or longer after initial injury
C Pain from tissue damage only
D Pain that is well-localized and sharp
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain continues for 6 months or longer after initial injury
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Chronic pain extends beyond expected healing time, may not have identifiable cause, and is associated
with central sensitization, depression, sleep disturbance, and functional impairment. No longer serves
protective function; often less sympathetic activation than acute pain.
Q3
What is nociceptive pain?
A Pain from damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system
B Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
C Pain felt in a location other than where the pain originates
D Pain described as burning, shooting, or tingling
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Nociceptive pain results from activation of nociceptors (pain receptors) in response to mechanical,
thermal, or chemical stimuli. Two subtypes: somatic (skin, muscle, bone - sharp, well-localized) and
visceral (internal organs - dull, cramping, poorly localized). Responds to NSAIDs and opioids.
, Q4
What is referred pain?
A Pain from damage to neurons of the peripheral nervous system
B Pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates
C Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
D Pain that continues for 6 months or longer
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Referred pain occurs when visceral pain fibers converge on same spinal cord segments as somatic pain
fibers (dermatomes). Examples: heart attack pain referred to left arm/jaw/shoulder; gallbladder pain
referred to right shoulder; kidney stone pain referred to groin.
Q5
What is neuropathic pain?
A Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
B Pain from damage to neurons of either the peripheral or central nervous system
C Pain felt in a location other than where the pain originates
D Sudden pain due to trauma lasting less than 6 months
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain from damage to neurons of either the peripheral or central
nervous system
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Neuropathic pain described as burning, shooting, tingling, or "electrical" sensation. Examples: diabetic
neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, phantom limb pain, spinal cord injury pain. Responds to
gabapentinoids, TCAs, SNRIs (duloxetine), not typically to NSAIDs/opioids.
Neurological Exam, Cardiac & Respiratory Assessment | Q&A |
Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
NURSING ASSESSMENT | EXAM 2 REVIEW
SUBJECT SOURCE
Nursing Assessment - Pain, Neurological, Cardiac, NUR 210 Exam 2 Study Guide 2026/2027
Respiratory
Q1
What is acute pain?
A Sudden pain due to injury, disease, trauma, or surgery; generally lasts less than 6 months
B Pain that continues for 6 months or longer after initial injury
C Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
D Pain from damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system
CORRECT ANSWER A. Sudden pain due to injury, disease, trauma, or surgery; generally lasts
less than 6 months
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Acute pain serves a protective function, warning of tissue damage. It activates the sympathetic nervous
system (tachycardia, hypertension, diaphoresis). Usually resolves with healing. Examples: postoperative
pain, fracture, kidney stone, burn.
,Q2
What is chronic (persistent) pain?
A Sudden pain due to injury lasting less than 6 months
B Pain continues for 6 months or longer after initial injury
C Pain from tissue damage only
D Pain that is well-localized and sharp
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain continues for 6 months or longer after initial injury
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Chronic pain extends beyond expected healing time, may not have identifiable cause, and is associated
with central sensitization, depression, sleep disturbance, and functional impairment. No longer serves
protective function; often less sympathetic activation than acute pain.
Q3
What is nociceptive pain?
A Pain from damage to neurons of the peripheral or central nervous system
B Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
C Pain felt in a location other than where the pain originates
D Pain described as burning, shooting, or tingling
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Nociceptive pain results from activation of nociceptors (pain receptors) in response to mechanical,
thermal, or chemical stimuli. Two subtypes: somatic (skin, muscle, bone - sharp, well-localized) and
visceral (internal organs - dull, cramping, poorly localized). Responds to NSAIDs and opioids.
, Q4
What is referred pain?
A Pain from damage to neurons of the peripheral nervous system
B Pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates
C Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
D Pain that continues for 6 months or longer
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Referred pain occurs when visceral pain fibers converge on same spinal cord segments as somatic pain
fibers (dermatomes). Examples: heart attack pain referred to left arm/jaw/shoulder; gallbladder pain
referred to right shoulder; kidney stone pain referred to groin.
Q5
What is neuropathic pain?
A Pain from tissue damage or inflammation
B Pain from damage to neurons of either the peripheral or central nervous system
C Pain felt in a location other than where the pain originates
D Sudden pain due to trauma lasting less than 6 months
CORRECT ANSWER B. Pain from damage to neurons of either the peripheral or central
nervous system
CLINICAL RATIONALE
Neuropathic pain described as burning, shooting, tingling, or "electrical" sensation. Examples: diabetic
neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, phantom limb pain, spinal cord injury pain. Responds to
gabapentinoids, TCAs, SNRIs (duloxetine), not typically to NSAIDs/opioids.
