A nurse instructs a woman's labor coach to comfort her by firmly pressing on her lower back. This technique is called:
A. Sacral Pressure
B. Distraction
C. Effleurage
D. Conscious relaxation correct answers A. Sacral Pressure
A woman is 6 cm dilated has the urge to push. The nurse would ins...
A nurse instructs a woman's labor coach to comfort her by firmly pressing on her lower
back. This technique is called:
A. Sacral Pressure
B. Distraction
C. Effleurage
D. Conscious relaxation correct answers A. Sacral Pressure
A woman is 6 cm dilated has the urge to push. The nurse would instruct the woman to :
A. Use slow-paced breathing during the contraction
B. Hold her breath and push during the contraction
C. Blow in short breaths during the contraction
D. Use rapid-paced breathing during the contraction correct answers C. Blow in short
breaths during the contraction
Several hours into labor, a woman complains of blurred vision, numbness, and tingling
of the hands and mouth. The nurse recognizes these as symptoms of:
A. Hypertension
B. Anxiety
C. Anorexia
D. Hyperventilation correct answers D. Hyperventilation
The appropriate nursing action to take when a laboring woman hyperventilates is to:
A. Help her breathe into her cupped hands
B. Place her flat on her back
C. Initiate oxygen at 2 liters via a mask
D. Notify the doctor correct answers A. Help her breathe into her cupped hands
After the physician discussed general anesthesia with a woman in labor, the nurse
determines the woman understood the explanation when she says foods and fluids are
restricted for several hours prior to delivery to prevent:
A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Vomiting and aspiration
C. Abdominal cramping
D. Abdominal obstruction correct answers B. Vomiting and aspiration
The initial nursing action immediately after an epidural block is initiated for a laboring
woman would be to:
A. Palpate the bladder for distention
B. Measure the woman's blood pressure
C. Assess sensation in the lower extremities
, D. Decrease intravenous fluid flow rate correct answers B. Measure the woman's blood
pressure
A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief. The nurse will be assessing
carefully for the associated side effect of:
A. Drop in fetal heart rate
B. Long, intense contractions
C. Sudden leg cramps
D. Marked hypotension correct answers D. Marked hypotension
A narcotic antagonist used to reverse narcotic-induced respiratory depression is:
A. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
B. Phenobarbital
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
D. Nitrous Oxide correct answers C. Naloxone (Narcan)
A woman received a subarachnoid block before delivery. In order to prevent the
associated side effect of this type of anesthesia, the nurse would include in the teaching
plan that the patient should:
A. Restrict fluid
B. Keep legs flexed
C. Walk with assistance as soon as possible
D. Lie flat on her back for several hours correct answers D. Lie flat on her back for
several hours
The nurse who encourages the gate control theory of pain control would advise a
woman in labor and her partner to use which nonpharmacological method of pain
management?
A. Slow abdominal breathing
B. Guided relaxation
C. Listening to music
D. Massage correct answers D. Massage
When a pregnant woman arrives at the labor suite, she tells the nurse that she wants to
have an epidural for delivery. The nurse is aware that the factor that would be a
contraindication to an epidural block is:
A. A low platelet count
B. Previous cesarean delivery
C. A history of migraine headaches
D. A history of diabetes mellitus correct answers A. A low platelet count
Following an amniotomy, the nursing assessment that should be reported immediately
is:
A. Fetal heart rate is regular at 154 beats/min
B. Amniotic fluid is clear with flecks of vernix
C. Amniotic fluid is watery and pale green
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller HopeJewels. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
