ATI Virtual Scenario: Pain Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Virtual Scenario: Pain Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A client reports their pain as a 7 out of 10 after surgery. What should the nurse do first? Assess the location, quality, and characteristics of the pain. A client grimaces and guards their abdomen when moving but says their pain is "fine." What should the nurse do? Use nonverbal cues to further assess pain and document objective findings. A client with chronic back pain asks if it’s okay to take a short walk. What should the nurse encourage? Encourage light activity as tolerated and evaluate pain during and after movement. What tool should a nurse use to assess pain in a nonverbal adult client with dementia? Use a behavioral pain assessment tool like the PAINAD scale. A pediatric client is crying and holding their leg after falling. What is the nurse’s priority? 2 Assess pain using the FLACC scale and inspect the leg for injury. What is the best way to evaluate the effectiveness of a PRN pain medication? Reassess the client’s pain level 30 to 60 minutes after administration. A client with a PCA pump reports that they are still in pain. What should the nurse do? Check the PCA settings, assess pain, and notify the provider for possible adjustments. Why should pain be reassessed regularly, even if the client denies new complaints? Pain can change with time or activity and may not always be verbally reported. A client states, “I don't want to be seen as weak, so I haven’t mentioned the pain.” What should the nurse say? “Managing your pain is important for healing; it’s okay to let us know when you’re hurting.” How does untreated pain affect recovery? It can delay healing, reduce mobility, and increase the risk of complications. 3 A client refuses pain medication due to fear of addiction. What is the nurse’s appropriate response? Provide education on the difference between dependence, tolerance, and addiction. What is the purpose of using a numeric pain scale during assessment? To quantify pain so it can be monitored and managed over time. A nurse is documenting a pain assessment. What must be included for complete documentation? Onset, location, duration, intensity, quality, and relieving/aggravating factors. After giving an opioid, the nurse notices the client is drowsy and has a respiratory rate of 8. What should be done? Stop the opioid and notify the provider immediately. What non-pharmacologic interventions