12 Questions
What should the nurse prioritize when caring for a laboring woman experiencing intense contractions?
Recognize that pain is personalized for each individual
Why does the text emphasize that each woman's pain during childbirth is unique?
To highlight the role of psychosocial factors in pain perception
Which nursing measure aligns with the gate-control theory in pain management for women in labor?
Massaging the woman's back
Why is massaging the woman's back considered a relevant nursing measure during labor?
To help in managing pain through non-pharmacological means
What is the rationale behind encouraging a laboring woman to lie on her side?
To prevent fetal distress
Why is it important for nurses to provide physical, emotional, and psychosocial care to laboring women?
To ensure positive birth outcomes
According to the gate-control theory, which of the following techniques is believed to reduce or completely block the transmission of pain signals along nerve pathways?
Massage or stroking
In the context of labor pain management, which opioid agonist analgesic is commonly used worldwide and can relax the cervix?
Meperidine (Demerol)
For women with cardiac disease, which opioid agonist analgesic should be used cautiously due to its potential adverse effect of tachycardia?
Meperidine (Demerol)
Which opioid agonist-antagonist analgesic is commonly used in labor pain management but is not as widely used as Meperidine?
Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol)
What type of medication is Phenergan commonly classified as in the context of labor pain management?
Ataractic (tranquilizer)
When should Naloxone (Narcan) be made available in the context of labor pain management?
After birth to reduce postnatal effects of opioids
Test your knowledge on pain management with this multiple choice quiz. Questions cover topics such as assessing fetal well-being, positioning during labor, and individualized pain experiences.
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