3 Pain Management Online Quiz Questions

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Tell the patient to choose one rating because two different reports cannot both be useful.

Acknowledge the reports and ask whether the pain is 7 while walking but tolerable at rest.

Use the walking rating as the only valid measure because it is higher.

Assume the patient is comfortable at rest and end the assessment.

Assume there is no pain unless the patient can provide a numeric rating.

Use caregiver impressions as a substitute for assessing the patient.

Select a validated observational tool suited to the patient’s age and condition, using baseline information as context.

Use a single observational sign, such as facial expression, as the only basis for the assessment.

Verify the medication, dose, route, timing, allergies, and relevant assessment findings.

Verify the medication and dose, then rely on the patient to identify any allergy.

Check the route and timing only if the medication has caused problems before.

Use the patient’s pain rating to determine the medication and dose without checking the order.

Reassess every patient exactly five minutes after any intervention.

Wait until the end of the shift, regardless of the patient’s condition.

Reassess only if the patient reports that the pain is worse.

Choose an appropriate interval based on the intervention, expected onset, and facility policy.

Ask how pain affects sleep.

Use the numeric rating as the only measure of the patient’s priorities.

Ask how pain affects mobility.

Ask what level of relief would let the patient meet a meaningful functional goal.

Reposition the patient if the method is safe and acceptable to them.

Support or splint an incision during coughing when appropriate.

Use distraction to dismiss the patient’s report and avoid further assessment.

Offer paced breathing as a complement to other appropriate interventions.

Choose an intervention based only on the pain rating.

Ask about past treatments, preferences, concerns, and side effects.

Avoid discussing previous treatments so the patient is not influenced.

Use the same intervention for everyone with a similar diagnosis.

Ask only whether the patient’s pain rating decreased.

Check vital signs and assume they show whether the patient can walk.

Ask about pain relief and adverse effects, and reassess whether the patient can walk to the bathroom.

Set a new walking goal without checking the patient’s response to the intervention.

Observe facial expression, guarding, movement, vocalization, and changes from the patient’s usual behavior.

Rely on vital signs alone to determine whether the patient has pain.

Use caregiver impressions instead of observing and assessing the patient.

Assume pain is absent if the patient does not give a verbal report.

Monitor only the patient’s pain rating because opioids do not affect breathing.

Wait until the next scheduled dose to check whether the patient is unusually sleepy.

Assess breathing only if the patient reports discomfort.

Monitor alertness, breathing, pain relief, and other effects according to the order and facility protocol.

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