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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 16 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing the different types of anesthesia. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a type of local anesthesia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Local anesthesia includes topical, local infiltration, and regional anesthesia (spinal anesthesia and conduction block are types of regional anesthesia).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should inform a client receiving spinal anesthesia to expect a loss of feeling and movement in which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: The nurse should inform a client receiving spinal anesthesia to expect a loss of feeling and movement in the lower extremities, lower abdomen, and perineum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are responsibilities of the nurse when local injectable anesthesia is to be administered to a client?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: The nurse is responsible for taking the client's allergy history, explaining how the anesthetic will be administered, preparing the area to be anesthetized, and applying a dressing to the area if appropriate. The physician administers the local injectable anesthetic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working on the labor and delivery unit will most likely see which of the following used during the birthing process? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Epidural and transsacral blocks are often used in obstetrics during the birthing process.
Question 5 of 5
For which area on the body would the nurse identify Ambrosia identify that the use of epinephrine with a local injectable drug would be contraindicated? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: When the local anesthetic is used on an extremity (such as a toe or finger), the use of epinephrine with a local injectable drug is contraindicated.