Scorebuilders Q&A
Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!
Scorebuilders Q&A
Episode 53 – Pain Scales
A 46-year-old patient in an acute care hospital recovering from a serious motor vehicle accident uses patient-controlled analgesia. Each day prior to beginning treatment, the patient’s pain level is assessed using a pain scale. Which pain scale would be the MOST appropriate to administer?
1. Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale
2. McGill Pain Questionnaire
3. CRIES Pain Scale
4. Descriptor Differential Scale of Pain Intensity
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VDBm4rBt7n8