Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing

1. Which of the following best describes nociceptive pain? A. Pain due to nerve injury B. Pain that persists after the injury has healed C. Pain from tissue damage D. Pain that has no identifiable cause Correct Answer: C. Pain from tissue damage Rationale: Nociceptive pain is caused by physica...

1. A patient with major depressive disorder is experiencing chronic pain. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Ignore the patient's complaints. B. Encourage the patient to exercise. C. Assess the pain levels regularly. D. Refer the patient to a psychiatrist. Answer: C. Asses...

1. A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic pain. Which ethical principle is the nurse primarily addressing by ensuring the patient's pain is managed effectively? o A) Autonomy o B) Beneficence o C) Justice o D) Nonmaleficence Answer: B) Beneficence Rationale: Beneficence involves actio...

1. Which of the following best describes pain? o A) A purely physical phenomenon o B) A subjective experience o C) An objective measurement o D) A sign of injury o Correct Answer: B o Rationale: Pain is a subjective experience that varies between individuals, influenced by physical, emotional,...

1. A client reports acute pain in the lower back after lifting a heavy object. Which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize? • A. Administering an opioid analgesic • B. Encouraging bed rest for 24 hours • C. Applying cold compresses to the affected area • D. Teaching relaxation...

Question 1 A nurse is reviewing a research article on pain management. Which of the following aspects is most important to evaluate when determining the validity of the research? A. The number of participants B. The funding sources of the research C. The research methodology used D. The author...

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 pa...

Question 1: A nurse is assessing a patient who reports chronic pain. Which of the following is the most important initial step in pain management for this patient? A. Prescribing a combination of opioids and NSAIDs B. Evaluating the patient’s pain intensity and characteristics C. Educating the...

1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of pain assessment? A. To provide a diagnosis B. To measure the patient's emotional state C. To guide treatment decisions D. To evaluate the effectiveness of medications Answer: C. To guide treatment decisions Rationale: The primary purpose o...

1. Which of the following pain scales is most appropriate for assessing pain in a neonate? A. Numeric rating scale B. Wong-Baker FACES scale C. FLACC scale D. McGill Pain Questionnaire Answer: C. FLACC scale Rationale: The FLACC scale is specifically designed for infants and young children who...

1. A nurse is assessing a patient’s pain level using the Numeric Pain Scale. The patient rates their pain as 7 out of 10. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Document the pain level in the medical record B. Administer the prescribed pain medication C. Notify the healthcare provider abo...

1. Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with increased pain perception? A. Happiness B. Sadness C. Anger D. Fear Answer: D. Fear Rationale: Fear can amplify the perception of pain, as it activates the stress response, leading to increased muscle tension and pain sensitiv...

Question 1: A nurse is assessing a patient’s pain using a numeric pain scale. The patient rates their pain as 7 out of 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? A) Administer the prescribed analgesic. B) Ask the patient to describe the pain in detail. C) Document the pain r...

1. A patient with chronic pain wants to try acupuncture as a method of pain relief. What should the nurse emphasize when educating the patient about this therapy? • A. Acupuncture is highly effective for all types of pain. • B. Acupuncture requires only one session for long-term relief. • C...