NU 110 | NU110 Exam 1 | Integrated Human Sciences Exam | Practice Questions and Answers Rated A+ | 2025/2026 Guide

NU 110 | NU110 Exam 1 | Integrated
Human Sciences Exam | Practice
Questions and Answers Rated A+ |
2025/2026 Guide

treatment goal of acute pain - Correct Answer - pain control with
eventual elimination



chronic pain - Correct Answer - -gradual or sudden onset

-more than 3, 6 months; may never go away

-mild to severe

-causes may go unknown

-flare ups and times of less pain



manifestation of chronic pain - Correct Answer - -decreased physical
activity

-fatigue

-withdrawal from others and social interaction

-can be disabling

-can be associated with anxiety and depression

, treatment goals of chronic pain - Correct Answer - -control to the extent
possible

-focus on enhancing function and quality of life



pain assessment - Correct Answer - -regularly screen all patients for
pain

-if present, perform thorough pain assessment



goals of pain assessment - Correct Answer - -describe patient's pain
experience to implement pain management techniques

-identify goal for therapy and resources for self-management



pain pattern - Correct Answer - -pain onset

-pain duration

-pain may be constant or intermittent

-location of pain (localized, all over, referred/radiated)



intensity of pain - Correct Answer - -reliable measure to determine
treatment

-scale 1-10

-verbal descriptor

-visual pain scales for nonverbal patients