Student Laboratory Manual for Health
Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition
Wilson & Giddens - Test Bank
Chapter 6: Pain Assessment
1)
What is the most reliable indicator of pain?
A. Vital sign changes
B. Patient's self-report
C. Behavioral observations
D. Physical examination findings
Answer: B. Patient's self-report
Rationale: The patient's self-report is considered the most reliable and valid indicator of pain, as
pain is a subjective experience that only the patient can truly describe and quantify.
2)
Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for adults who can communicate verbally?
A. FLACC scale
B. Numeric Rating Scale (0-10)
C. FACES scale
D. Behavioral Pain Scale
Answer: B. Numeric Rating Scale (0-10)
, Rationale: The Numeric Rating Scale (0-10) is the most commonly used and appropriate pain
assessment tool for adults who can communicate verbally, providing a simple and reliable method
for pain quantification.
3)
What does the "P" represent in the PQRST pain assessment method?
A. Position
B. Provocation/Palliation
C. Pattern
D. Progression
Answer: B. Provocation/Palliation
Rationale: In the PQRST pain assessment method, "P" stands for Provocation/Palliation,
referring to what makes the pain better or worse.
4)
Which type of pain is typically described as burning, tingling, or shooting?
A. Nociceptive pain
B. Neuropathic pain
C. Visceral pain
D. Somatic pain
Answer: B. Neuropathic pain
Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition
Wilson & Giddens - Test Bank
Chapter 6: Pain Assessment
1)
What is the most reliable indicator of pain?
A. Vital sign changes
B. Patient's self-report
C. Behavioral observations
D. Physical examination findings
Answer: B. Patient's self-report
Rationale: The patient's self-report is considered the most reliable and valid indicator of pain, as
pain is a subjective experience that only the patient can truly describe and quantify.
2)
Which pain assessment tool is most appropriate for adults who can communicate verbally?
A. FLACC scale
B. Numeric Rating Scale (0-10)
C. FACES scale
D. Behavioral Pain Scale
Answer: B. Numeric Rating Scale (0-10)
, Rationale: The Numeric Rating Scale (0-10) is the most commonly used and appropriate pain
assessment tool for adults who can communicate verbally, providing a simple and reliable method
for pain quantification.
3)
What does the "P" represent in the PQRST pain assessment method?
A. Position
B. Provocation/Palliation
C. Pattern
D. Progression
Answer: B. Provocation/Palliation
Rationale: In the PQRST pain assessment method, "P" stands for Provocation/Palliation,
referring to what makes the pain better or worse.
4)
Which type of pain is typically described as burning, tingling, or shooting?
A. Nociceptive pain
B. Neuropathic pain
C. Visceral pain
D. Somatic pain
Answer: B. Neuropathic pain
