Pain, Stress, and Coping NCII

What type of pain is generally felt during the first stage of labor and can be described as dull and aching?

A.Visceral pain

B.Referred pain

C.Somatic pain

What type of pain is well localized, intense, sharp and usually occurs during the second stage of labor?

A.Visceral Pain

B.Referred pain

C.Somatic pain

This type of therapy includes the use of warm water to promote comfort and relaxation.

A.Aromatherapy

B.Hydrotherapy

C.Biofeedback

D.Hypnotherapy

This type of pharmacologic pain relief option includes agents that relieve anxiety and induce sleep.

A.Analgesics

B.Pudendal block

C.Sedatives

D.Spinal anesthesia block

The Pudendal Nerve block affects the...

A.Perineum

B.Uterus

C.Cervix

H1 receptor antagonists such as phenergan may be used during labor to...

A.Used for it's ability to provide a euphoric feeling

B.To potentiate the effects of opiates

C.To stop contractions

D.To prevent allergic reaction

The non-pharmacologic pain management technique that involves the application of pressure, or heat or cold to a specified point on the body to decrease pain is called ___________

A.Acupuncture

B.Acupressure

C.Effleurage

D.Hypnotherapy

Medications such as dilaudid or fentanyl citrate are used to help relieve pain by...

A.providing a sedative to help the patient sleep through the second stage of labor

B.stimulating the major opioid receptors and provide a feeling of euphoria.

C.are used to prevent nausea during labor

This type of anesthesia is used when performing and repairing an episiotomy

A.Local perineal Infiltration

B.Pudendal Nerve block

A type of non-pharmacologic pain relief that includes the support person using the heel of their hand to put pressure on the lower back and applying steady pressure is called _________

A.Massage

B.Hydrotherapy