Nursing Management of Pain during Labor and Birth | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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Nursing Management Of Pain During Labor And Birth
Nursing Management of Pain during
Labor and Birth | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary goal of pain management during labor?
A) To eliminate all sensations of pain
B) To ensure the comfort of healthcare providers
C) To provide effective pain relief while allowing...
Nursing Management of Pain during
Labor and Birth | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary goal of pain management during labor?
A) To eliminate all sensations of pain
B) To ensure the comfort of healthcare providers
✔✔C) To provide effective pain relief while allowing the mother to participate actively in the
birth process
D) To increase the duration of labor
Which of the following non-pharmacological techniques is often used to manage pain during
labor?
A) Sedation
✔✔B) Breathing exercises
C) Intravenous medications
D) Epidural anesthesia
What role does the nurse play in assessing pain during labor?
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,A) To ignore the patient’s report of pain
✔✔B) To regularly assess and document the patient’s pain level and response to interventions
C) To administer medication without consulting the patient
D) To suggest that the patient “tough it out”
What is one advantage of using continuous labor support by a nurse or doula?
✔✔A) It has been shown to reduce the need for pain medication and improve satisfaction with
the birth experience
B) It always eliminates pain during labor
C) It shortens the duration of labor
D) It ensures a more rapid recovery after birth
Which pharmacological method is commonly used for pain relief during the first stage of labor?
A) General anesthesia
✔✔B) Epidural analgesia
C) Local anesthetic injections
D) Opioids administered via IV only
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,What is the significance of educating patients about pain management options before labor?
A) To prepare them for an increased risk of complications
✔✔B) To empower them to make informed decisions about their care and preferences
C) To discourage them from asking for pain relief
D) To promote the use of only pharmacological interventions
How can a nurse assess the effectiveness of pain management strategies during labor?
A) By asking the mother to describe her pain level after each intervention
✔✔B) By monitoring the mother’s vital signs and emotional response to pain relief
C) By assuming all pain management techniques work equally
D) By focusing solely on the fetal heart rate
What is the purpose of using intravenous (IV) fluids during labor pain management?
✔✔A) To maintain hydration and support uterine contractions while potentially providing pain
relief
B) To replace lost blood volume
C) To speed up the labor process
D) To ensure the mother does not need to eat
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, Which of the following is a common side effect of epidural anesthesia?
A) Increased mobility
✔✔B) Hypotension (low blood pressure)
C) Enhanced sensation in the lower extremities
D) Increased fetal heart rate
How can hydrotherapy be beneficial in labor pain management?
✔✔A) It can help reduce pain perception and promote relaxation through warm water immersion
B) It guarantees a shorter labor duration
C) It is the only method used during labor
D) It eliminates the need for any other pain relief options
What should a nurse do if a laboring woman expresses concerns about pain management
options?
A) Tell her to focus on her breathing
B) Dismiss her concerns as typical
✔✔C) Provide information about available pain management options and respect her preferences
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