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Question 1 of 5

A major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is

A. a more rapid labor is likely.

B. more complete pain relief is possibl

C. there are no side effects or risks to the fetus

D. the woman remains fully alert at all times.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: there are no side effects or risks to the fetus

Question 2 of 5

The process of labor places significant metabolic demands on the obstetric patient. Which physiologic findings would be expected?

A. Decreased maternal blood pressure as a result of stimulation of alpha receptors

B. Uterine vasoconstriction as a result of stimulation of beta receptors

C. Increased maternal demand for oxygen

D. Increased blood flow to placenta because of catecholamine release

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased maternal demand for oxygen

Question 3 of 5

A patient is admitted to the labor and birth room in active labor; contractions are 4 to 5 minutes apart and last for 30 seconds. The nurse needs to perform a detailed assessment. When is the best time to ask questions or perform procedures?

A. After the contraction is over

B. When it is all right with the coach

C. During the increment of the next contraction

D. After administration of analgesic-anesthetic

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: During the increment of the next contraction

Question 4 of 5

What is the disadvantage of local anesthesia?

A. decreased motor function

B. nausea

C. hypotension

D. pain during injection

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pain during injection

Question 5 of 5

A laboring patient is 10 cm dilated; however, she does not feel the urge to push. The nurse understands that according to laboring down, the advantages of waiting until an urge to push are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A. Less maternal fatigue

B. Less birth canal injuries

C. Decreased pushing time

D. Faster descent of the fetus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Less maternal fatigue

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