Psychological Stress and Labor Pain Management Quiz

What is a common test performed to screen for Gestational Diabetes?

In prenatal care, what is the purpose of checking for Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) levels?

Which prenatal test is crucial for determining the Rh factor of the mother's blood?

What is the primary purpose of performing a cervical exam during pregnancy?

Why is the first ultrasound (US) considered the most accurate for determining gestational age?

What is the term used for contractions at term that do not result in cervical change?

In the initial evaluation of a patient in labor, what is NOT typically part of the fetal evaluation?

How is the estimated date of confinement (EDC) or delivery (EDD) usually established?

What does 'Gravida' refer to in prenatal care?

What aspect is NOT typically included in the maternal full evaluation during labor?

What is one key family history aspect to consider during initial labor evaluation?

How do maternal catecholamines affect labor pain?

What is the primary impact of marked anxiety or fear on a woman's ability to cope with labor pain?

During which stage of labor does the delivery of the placenta occur?

What characterizes the contractions during the active phase of Stage 1 of labor?

What is the typical duration of the early or latent phase of Stage I labor for a primipara (first-time mother)?

What is the common affect or emotional state experienced during the active phase of Stage I labor?

What is a major drawback of epidural anesthesia?

When can epidurals or spinals not be used on a patient?

What is the average duration of descent during the stage 2 of labor for a multipara?

What is a risk associated with light general anesthesia for Cesarean birth?

What is the main benefit of epidural anesthesia during childbirth?

What must the nurse be alert for in preparing for impending births?

What type of anesthesia involves lidocaine injected into soft tissues of the perineum for repair?

Which anesthesia type is typically used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain when prolonged effect is desired and systemic absorption is a risk?

What medication is administered for sedation during labor to help reduce pain but not eliminate it entirely?

Which type of anesthesia is specifically used in the treatment of moderate to severe recurring pain and carries the risk of CNS depression?

For which stage of labor is pudendal block anesthesia typically indicated?

Which type of anesthesia carries the risk of maternal hypotension, temporary loss of motor/sensory control, and spinal headache?