ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a woman receiving a subarachnoid block before delivery. What nursing action will be included in this plan to prevent the associated side effect of this type of anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The woman would be advised to remain flat for several hours after the block to decrease the chance of postspinal headache.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most appropriate nursing action to take when a laboring woman hyperventilates?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measures to combat hyperventilation include breathing into cupped hands or a paper bag or holding breath for a few seconds. All of these techniques decrease PCO2.
Question 3 of 5
How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Childbirth pain differs from other types of pain, because it is part of a normal, natural, and expected process, can be relieved by change of position, declines immediately following birth, and is self-limiting. Childbirth pain requires pharmacological management with narcotics in many cases.
Question 4 of 5
A woman 2 weeks past her expected delivery date is receiving an oxytocin infusion to induce labor and begins to have contractions every 90 seconds. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin is discontinued if signs of fetal compromise or excessive uterine contractions occur.
Question 5 of 5
Which narcotic antagonist is used to reverse narcotic-induced respiratory depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone (Narcan) is used to reverse respiratory depression caused by narcotics.