Pain Rating Scales

Question 1

Using a 10cm line the patient is asked to mark the pain that represents the current intensity of pain. Value is then calculated by measuring the distance in cm from the right edge of the line.

Answer 1

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Question 2

Patient is asked to circle the number from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) that best descrives the current level of pain.

Answer 2

Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Question 3

Using the drawing on the right, please mark the area(s) where you feel pain. E if the source of pain is external. I if it is internal. If both then mark it with B.

Answer 3

McGill Pain Questionnaire

Question 4

Circle the words that best describe the pain you are currently experiencing. Use only one word from each category.

Answer 4

Pain Rating Index

Question 5

Common outcome measures that are sued to quantify the amount of pain that a patient is experiencing over time.
Also useful for measuring pain before and after treatment.

Answer 5

Uses of VAS and NRS