Pain

Which of the following is NOT true about acute pain?

• • A) It occurs suddenly in response to injury or illness

• • B) It usually lasts less than 6 months

• • C) It is unrelated to surgical procedures

• • D) It improves as tissue heals

How might a person with extensive past pain experiences respond to future pain?

• • A) They will always experience more severe pain

• • B) They may develop a higher tolerance for similar pain

• • C) Their pain will automatically be eliminated

• • D) They will require no pain management

Which concern about pain medication might discourage a person from reporting pain?

• • A) The belief that pain is untreatable

• • B) Concern over side effects

• • C) Assurance that medications have no risks

• • D) Confidence that pain medications cause no harm

What are common methods used in effective pain management?

• • A) Ignoring pain symptoms

• B) Only using medications without other interventions

• C) Using medications along with comfort measures

• D) Allowing the pain to persist without treatment

Why is the quality of sleep as important as the quantity (7-9 Hours)?

• A) Quality of sleep determines the color of dreams

• B) Poor-quality sleep has no impact on health

• C) Quality sleep ensures proper physical and emotional health

• D) Quantity is always more important than quality