Exam 2: PNR203 / PNR 203 (Latest
2024 / 2025 Update) Maternal- Newborn Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis
Question:
Hyperventilation
Answer:
Signs and symptoms • Dizziness • Tingling of hands and feet • Cramps and muscle spasms of hands • Numbness around nose and mouth • Blurring of vision
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Corrective measures for hyperventilation
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• Breathe slowly, especially when exhaling.• Breathe into cupped hands.• Place a moist washcloth over the mouth and nose while breathing.• Hold breath for a few seconds before exhaling.
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Analgesics
Answer:
• Systemic
Adjunctive drugs to improve effectiveness or counteract side effects
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Anesthetics (local)
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• Regional: loss of sensation
• General: loss of consciousness and sensation
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narcotics in labor
Answer:
• IV ONLY
• Rapid onset • Short duration • In latent phase can slow progress • Use in active phase • Remember can cause respiratory depression in both mother and baby • Do not use close to Delivery (transition phase) REVERSAL AGENT IS Naloxone (Narcan)
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Epidural Anesthesia
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• Can cause Hypotension • IV bolus 500 ccs before administration to prevent • IV fluids after placement can treat hypotension • Monitor Bladder • Monitor for Signs of Delivery
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Difference between analgesic and anesthetic
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Think Safety: At risk for falls and injury : due to loss of sensation
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Hypotension- give bolus of IV fluids (NPO)
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Transient alteration in fetal heart tones N&V Pruritus (with opioids) such as Morphine & Duramorph
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urinary retention
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Maternal temperature elevation Inadequate pain relief Post dural (spinal) puncture headaches
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