BSN 346 Sherpath Pharmacologic Methods of Pain
Relief Exam 2026/2027 Questions And Correct
Answers Graded A+
A woman in labor is given an opioid analgesic for pain. Which vital sign is a
priority for the nurse to monitor in the newborn infant?
Pulse
Temperature
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Respiratory rate
A patient experiences nausea and vomiting during labor. Which medication might
the nurse anticipate administering?
Fentanyl
Naloxone
Nalbuphine
Promethazine
Promethazine
, Which statement does the nurse use to describe to the patient's partner why opioid
analgesics are being administered?
"Opioid analgesics prevent nausea."
"Opioid analgesics remove the pain of labor."
"Opioid analgesics help the laboring woman relax between contractions."
"Opioid analgesics reduce respiratory depression for the laboring woman."
"Opioid analgesics help the laboring woman relax between contractions."
Which patient would most likely require general anesthesia during labor and
delivery?
A patient with a vaginal infection
A patient with severe pain from uterine contractions
A patient requiring a vaginal episiotomy
A patient refusing regional and local anesthetic methods who needs a cesarean
delivery
A patient refusing regional and local anesthetic methods who needs a cesarean
delivery
Relief Exam 2026/2027 Questions And Correct
Answers Graded A+
A woman in labor is given an opioid analgesic for pain. Which vital sign is a
priority for the nurse to monitor in the newborn infant?
Pulse
Temperature
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Respiratory rate
A patient experiences nausea and vomiting during labor. Which medication might
the nurse anticipate administering?
Fentanyl
Naloxone
Nalbuphine
Promethazine
Promethazine
, Which statement does the nurse use to describe to the patient's partner why opioid
analgesics are being administered?
"Opioid analgesics prevent nausea."
"Opioid analgesics remove the pain of labor."
"Opioid analgesics help the laboring woman relax between contractions."
"Opioid analgesics reduce respiratory depression for the laboring woman."
"Opioid analgesics help the laboring woman relax between contractions."
Which patient would most likely require general anesthesia during labor and
delivery?
A patient with a vaginal infection
A patient with severe pain from uterine contractions
A patient requiring a vaginal episiotomy
A patient refusing regional and local anesthetic methods who needs a cesarean
delivery
A patient refusing regional and local anesthetic methods who needs a cesarean
delivery
