{"id":195290,"date":"2023-09-07T10:43:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pain-management-nursing-practice-test\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:31:09","slug":"pain-management-nursing-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/pain-management-nursing-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Pain Management Nursing Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ANCC Pain Management Nursing exam assesses the knowledge and skills that registered nurses must have in the pain management specialty.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Pain Management Nursing practice test, and check out our premium-quality Pain Management Nursing test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/painmanagement\/\">Pain Management Nursing Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/painmanagement\/\">Pain Management Nursing Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for this exam, you must hold a current RN license in the US (or another country\u2019s legally recognized equivalent). You must also meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must have at least 2 years of full-time experience as a registered nurse<\/li>\n<li>You must have at least 2,000 hours of clinical pain management practice within the last 3 years<\/li>\n<li>You must have completed at least 30 hours of continuing education in pain management nursing within the last 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Pain_Management_Nursing_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Pain Management Nursing Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The ANCC Pain Management Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into three content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a registered nurse in the pain management specialty should possess.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pain-Management-Nursing-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-212668\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pain-Management-Nursing-Exam-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"pain management nursing exam outline\" width=\"478\" height=\"351\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Fundamentals_of_Pain_(55_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Fundamentals of Pain (55 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are grouped into two sections.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<strong>A. Science of Pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Knowledge<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Nociceptive and neuropathic pain<\/li>\n<li>Acute, chronic, and persistent pain<\/li>\n<li>Pain management models and theories<\/li>\n<li>Physiologic mechanisms of pain<\/li>\n<li>Etiology of pain<\/li>\n<li>Pain diagnoses and syndromes<\/li>\n<li>Physiological and psychological effects of uncontrolled pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>B. Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Knowledge<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Pain descriptors and characteristics<\/li>\n<li>Pain history<\/li>\n<li>Pain assessment techniques, scales, and tools<\/li>\n<li>Quality-of-life and functional ability<\/li>\n<li>Coping mechanisms and support systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Skills<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Monitoring and reassessment of pain and functional status<\/li>\n<li>Potential barriers to pain management<\/li>\n<li>Risk assessment of substance use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Interventions_(53_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Interventions (53 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are grouped into three sections.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<strong>A. Plan of Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Skills<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Patient-centered plan of care and treatment goals<\/li>\n<li>Multimodal pain management strategies<\/li>\n<li>Interdisciplinary collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>B. Pharmacological Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em;\">Knowledge<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Opioid analgesics<\/li>\n<li>Non-opioid analgesics<\/li>\n<li>Adjuvant medications<\/li>\n<li>Herbs and supplements<\/li>\n<li>Routes of administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Skills<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Medication safety and misuse<\/li>\n<li>Medication conversion and equivalence<\/li>\n<li>Side effect prevention and management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>C. Non-pharmacological Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">Knowledge<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Physical treatment modalities<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive and behavioral treatment modalities<\/li>\n<li>Complementary and integrative therapies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Skill<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Safety considerations and potential complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Professional_Practice_(17_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Professional Practice (17 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are grouped into two sections.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">\n<strong>A. Education and Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Skills<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Patient, caregiver, and family education<\/li>\n<li>Therapeutic communication techniques<\/li>\n<li>Cultural and other demographic considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>B. Ethics and Regulatory Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">Knowledge<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Scope, standards, guidelines, and ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">Skill<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Crisis and emergency response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Pain Management Nursing Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/painmanagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/painmanagement\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/painmannurse.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Registering for and scheduling your Pain Management Nursing exam can be done online. The cost of the examination is $395, with a discount available for ANA members.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On test day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Once you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The scores for the ANCC Pain Management Nursing exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n<p>Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n<p>If you fail the exam, you may retake it after a 60-day waiting period. After the waiting period, you must resubmit an application and the retest fee of $270.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Pain Management Nursing Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/painmanagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/painmanagement\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/painmannurseflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Pain Management Nursing exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 150 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Pain Management Nursing exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Pain Management Nursing exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 350.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Pain Management Nursing exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $395.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Kate Nockunas.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tinywow_tinywow_Kate-Nockunas-Cropped-min_24640345_24640389.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. 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