#1
What is the primary purpose of the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale?
To assess pain intensity in adults
To assess pain in pediatric patients
To measure pain-related disability
To evaluate chronic pain conditions
#2
In the context of pain management, what does the acronym PRN stand for?
Pain Relief Now
Patient Rehabilitation Network
Pro Re Nata
Pain Reduction Navigator
#3
Which pain assessment scale is commonly used for infants and preverbal children?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Faces Pain Scale - Revised (FPS-R)
McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)
#4
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological approach to pain management?
Opioid analgesics
Physical therapy
NSAIDs
Muscle relaxants
#5
What is the purpose of the FLACC Pain Scale commonly used for assessing pain in nonverbal patients?
To measure pain intensity in adults
To assess pain in pediatric patients
To evaluate chronic pain conditions
To assess pain-related disability
#6
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
Constipation
Hypertension
Insomnia
Nausea
#7
What is the primary goal of multimodal analgesia?
To use multiple pain assessment tools
To administer a single type of analgesic
To employ a combination of analgesic agents and techniques
To focus on non-pharmacological interventions only
#8
What is the purpose of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) in pain assessment?
To assess pain intensity and its impact on daily functions
To measure acute pain in emergency settings
To evaluate chronic pain conditions
To assess pain in pediatric patients
#9
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the transmission of pain signals in the central nervous system?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Substance P
#10
Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in descending pain modulation?
Glutamate
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)
Endorphins
Norepinephrine
#11
What is the role of the gate control theory of pain in understanding pain perception?
It emphasizes the role of neurotransmitters in pain modulation
It suggests that pain perception is influenced by a neural 'gate' in the spinal cord
It focuses on the psychological aspects of pain
It highlights the impact of chronic pain on daily activities
#12
In the context of pain assessment, what does the term 'allodynia' refer to?
Pain resulting from a stimulus that is not normally painful
Pain associated with damaged nerves
Pain that occurs suddenly and intensely
Pain caused by inflammation
#13
Which pain assessment tool is specifically designed for use in cognitively impaired or unresponsive patients?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) scale
Faces Pain Scale - Revised (FPS-R)
#14
What is the primary purpose of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) in pain assessment?
To assess pain intensity in adults
To evaluate chronic pain conditions
To measure pain-related disability
To categorize and describe the qualities of pain