NURS 4341 - EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What are some noninvasive therapeutic treatments we can do for pain?
Answer - breathing exercises
position changes
guided imagery
massage
Which gaseous option could be used to treat pain? Answer - nitrous oxide
What is the advantage of using nitrous oxide for pain? Answer - does not cross
the placental barrier
wears off quickly
IV pain management can be given every Answer - 2-4 hours
IV pain management should not be given Answer - close to birth
What is the disadvantage of IV pain management? Answer - crosses the
placental barrier
affects the baby
What is the treatment for IV pain management given too close to birth?
Answer - Narcan given to mom prior to birth
,Narcan given to baby at birth
What are the possible effects of IV pain management on the baby? Answer -
respiratory depression
Does Epidural cross the placenta? Answer - no
An epidural is a Answer - nerve block
An epidural manages pain, but the mom can still feel Answer - pressure
The pressure to push is called the Answer - Ferguson's Reflex
What is a pudendal block? Answer - numbs the perineum from the vagina to
the rectum
When is the pudendal block administered Answer - late second stage of labor
when it is too late for an epidural
Where is the needle placed for a pudendal block? Answer - ischial spine -
pudendal nerve
What is the definition of labor? Answer - strong and painful contractions with
cervical change
The cervix must be _____ before you add contractions. Answer - ripe
, What is the requirement for induction? Answer - the cervix must be ripe
What are the medications used when inducing labor? Answer - Cervadil -
medication on a string
Cytotec - PO
Which hormone softens the cervix? Answer - prostaglandins
What is the advantage of Cervadil over Cytotec? Answer - Cervadil -
medication on a string can be taken out
Cytotec - PO medication
The Bishop Score includes which catagories? Answer - dilation
effacement
station
Bishop Score - The higher the score Answer - the more favorable the cervix
The Bishop Score determines the Answer - cervical ripeness
Pitocin is managed by the Answer - nurse
What does COAT stand for? Answer - Color
Odor
Amount
Time
VERIFIED 100% CORRECT!!
What are some noninvasive therapeutic treatments we can do for pain?
Answer - breathing exercises
position changes
guided imagery
massage
Which gaseous option could be used to treat pain? Answer - nitrous oxide
What is the advantage of using nitrous oxide for pain? Answer - does not cross
the placental barrier
wears off quickly
IV pain management can be given every Answer - 2-4 hours
IV pain management should not be given Answer - close to birth
What is the disadvantage of IV pain management? Answer - crosses the
placental barrier
affects the baby
What is the treatment for IV pain management given too close to birth?
Answer - Narcan given to mom prior to birth
,Narcan given to baby at birth
What are the possible effects of IV pain management on the baby? Answer -
respiratory depression
Does Epidural cross the placenta? Answer - no
An epidural is a Answer - nerve block
An epidural manages pain, but the mom can still feel Answer - pressure
The pressure to push is called the Answer - Ferguson's Reflex
What is a pudendal block? Answer - numbs the perineum from the vagina to
the rectum
When is the pudendal block administered Answer - late second stage of labor
when it is too late for an epidural
Where is the needle placed for a pudendal block? Answer - ischial spine -
pudendal nerve
What is the definition of labor? Answer - strong and painful contractions with
cervical change
The cervix must be _____ before you add contractions. Answer - ripe
, What is the requirement for induction? Answer - the cervix must be ripe
What are the medications used when inducing labor? Answer - Cervadil -
medication on a string
Cytotec - PO
Which hormone softens the cervix? Answer - prostaglandins
What is the advantage of Cervadil over Cytotec? Answer - Cervadil -
medication on a string can be taken out
Cytotec - PO medication
The Bishop Score includes which catagories? Answer - dilation
effacement
station
Bishop Score - The higher the score Answer - the more favorable the cervix
The Bishop Score determines the Answer - cervical ripeness
Pitocin is managed by the Answer - nurse
What does COAT stand for? Answer - Color
Odor
Amount
Time
