NURS3730: PAIN SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Which of the following is false about persistent (chronic pain)?
A. persistent even after regular healing times for injuries and illnesses have
passed
B. lasts longer than expected (more than one year)
C. can be continuous (never goes away) or recurring (comes and goes)
D. the definition of chronic pain may not be appropriate for infants
B
lasts longer than expected (more than 3 months)
Chronic pain can result from... Select all that apply.
A. underlying disease or medical condition
B. unknown causes
C. inflammation
D. neuropathic pain
all of them
,What are the goals of acute pain? What about chronic pain?
goals of acute pain are pain control with eventual elimination; whereas the goals of
chronic pain are minimizing pain, enhancing function, and improving quality of life
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include sympathetic
nervous system activation (i.e., increased HR, increased respiratory rate,
increased blood pressure), diaphoresis/pallor, anxiety, agitation, and/or
confusion.
acute pain
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include changes in
affect, decreased movement/activity, fatigue, and withdrawal from people/social
interaction.
chronic pain
This type of pains cause may be unknown or different from the original cause,
and can be ongoing, episodic, or both.
chronic pain
According to WHO, what does chronic primary pain indicate?
no clear underlying condition
According to WHO, what does chronic secondary pain indicate?
linked to an underlying condition
Pain can be broken into three categories. What are they? Are there any branches
off of any of them to show specific types of pain within that category?
pain can be categorized into nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic. nociceptive pain
can be broken down into somatic and visceral.
, When assessing chronic pain, what is the most valid means of assessment?
self-report
Clear communication and documentation of pain management includes....
- date and time
- pain type, severity, rating, location, quality (OPQRSTUV)
- pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- patients response to interventions
- any adverse effects
Which of the follow are principles of pain symptom management? Select all that
apply.
A. treat symptoms only after pain begins
B. treatment should be based on the patients goals of care
C. patient/caregiver education is the cornerstone of effective pain management
D. assess pain routinely, accept clients pain reports, document them, and only
intervene if you feel like they are actually in pain
B and C
for A, it is important to manage symptoms before they escalate
for D, after documenting them, you should intervene in order to manage the pain -
period. remember, pain is subjective and people in pain may present differently.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Which of the following is false about persistent (chronic pain)?
A. persistent even after regular healing times for injuries and illnesses have
passed
B. lasts longer than expected (more than one year)
C. can be continuous (never goes away) or recurring (comes and goes)
D. the definition of chronic pain may not be appropriate for infants
B
lasts longer than expected (more than 3 months)
Chronic pain can result from... Select all that apply.
A. underlying disease or medical condition
B. unknown causes
C. inflammation
D. neuropathic pain
all of them
,What are the goals of acute pain? What about chronic pain?
goals of acute pain are pain control with eventual elimination; whereas the goals of
chronic pain are minimizing pain, enhancing function, and improving quality of life
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include sympathetic
nervous system activation (i.e., increased HR, increased respiratory rate,
increased blood pressure), diaphoresis/pallor, anxiety, agitation, and/or
confusion.
acute pain
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include changes in
affect, decreased movement/activity, fatigue, and withdrawal from people/social
interaction.
chronic pain
This type of pains cause may be unknown or different from the original cause,
and can be ongoing, episodic, or both.
chronic pain
According to WHO, what does chronic primary pain indicate?
no clear underlying condition
According to WHO, what does chronic secondary pain indicate?
linked to an underlying condition
Pain can be broken into three categories. What are they? Are there any branches
off of any of them to show specific types of pain within that category?
pain can be categorized into nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic. nociceptive pain
can be broken down into somatic and visceral.
, When assessing chronic pain, what is the most valid means of assessment?
self-report
Clear communication and documentation of pain management includes....
- date and time
- pain type, severity, rating, location, quality (OPQRSTUV)
- pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- patients response to interventions
- any adverse effects
Which of the follow are principles of pain symptom management? Select all that
apply.
A. treat symptoms only after pain begins
B. treatment should be based on the patients goals of care
C. patient/caregiver education is the cornerstone of effective pain management
D. assess pain routinely, accept clients pain reports, document them, and only
intervene if you feel like they are actually in pain
B and C
for A, it is important to manage symptoms before they escalate
for D, after documenting them, you should intervene in order to manage the pain -
period. remember, pain is subjective and people in pain may present differently.
