Drug-Free therapy
Applying warmth, cold packs, or a shower during labor is called this
"What is thermal therapy?"
also accepted "what is cold/hot therapy"
This is the most common IV opioid used for labor pain.
"What is Fentanyl?"
This is the most effective form of pain relief in labor.
"What is an epidural?"
Pain in the first stage of labor is primarily caused by this.
"what are uterine contractions?"
This technique uses breathing patterns to reduce pain.
"What is Lamaze breathing?"
also accepted "What is deep breathing exercises?"
Opioids given during labor can cause this side effect in the newborn if given too close to delivery.
"What is respiratory depression?"
The space where epidural medication is placed.
"What is the epidural space?"
also accepted "what is the spine"
In this stage, stretching of the perineum and vaginal tissues causes pain.
"What is the second stage of labor?"
Visualization, massages, and music fall under this pain management category.
"What are relaxation/distraction techniques?"
This drug is readily available in birthing room and given to reverse opiod-induced respiratory depression.
"What is Narcan?"
also accepted "What is Naloxone"
One common side effect of epidurals is a drop in this vital sign
"What is blood pressure?"
also accepted "what is hypotension" "what is respiratory rate"
When the placenta is delivered and this pain is similar to the first stage.
"What is stage 3 of labor?"
Name 3 ways nurses can support women in labor who decline pharmacologic pain relief.
position changes, birthing ball ambulation, hot/cold packs, massages, encourage,deep breathing techniques, etc
This medication reduces the risk of respiratory depression for the mother and baby yet still provides pain relief.
"what is Nubain"
"what is nalbuphine"
what is mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
A spinal block is usually given during this type of birth.
"What is a cesarean section?"
This is the stage of labor that begins with the onset of true contractions and ends when the cervix is dilated to 10cm.
What is the first stage of labor?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Firm, continuous pressure applied to the lower back during contractions to relieve back pain.
What is sacral counterpressure?
These IV medications may cause maternal nausea, vomiting, or dizziness and cross the placenta to affect the fetus.
What are opioids?
also accepted "what is morphine, what is fentanyl"
"what are systemic opiods"
A patient is connected to a PCA pump, the mom is worried because she pressed the button 5 times by accident. The nurse tells her that she cannot _____.
"What is Overdose?"
In this stage mom is given ice packs to place on the perineum to help soothe any leftover burning sensation and increase comfort. Mom is also given warm blankets and heat packs to reduce shivering/chills.
A sensory stimulation strategy: Rhythmic stroking or touching of the skin for pain relief is known as this technique.
"What is effleurage?"