This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse understands that epidural anesthesia is most appropriate for use in: a. labor and ... (Read 74 times)

magmichele12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands that epidural anesthesia is most appropriate for use in:
 
  a. labor and delivery. c. repair of minor lacerations.
  b. open heart surgery. d. surgery on the eyes.

Question 2

Clients may develop hypotension following surgery under regional anesthesia because of:
 
  a. depression of the vasomotor center of the brain.
  b. the loss of blood and body fluids.
  c. the preanesthesia anticholinergic drug given.
  d. cold environment in the operating room.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Harbringer

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The epidural results in loss of sensory function, but not complete motor function when used in labor and delivery.
B Incorrect: An epidural will not provide anesthesia at the level of the heart.
C Incorrect: A local anesthetic is appropriate for repair of minor lacerations.
D Incorrect: An epidural will not provide anesthesia at this level, plus this usually is performed under local anesthesia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This occurs with general anesthesia, not regional anesthesia.
B Correct: This can occur as a result of the surgical procedure and inadequate replacement of these fluids.
C Incorrect: Anticholinergic agents do not cause hypotension.
D Incorrect: This causes hypothermia.


magmichele12

  • Member
  • Posts: 559
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

juliaf

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood. The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
nurse nurse
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Indentured Labor from Asia Indentured Labor from Asia
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement
Video: Fetal development - Weeks 9 to 38

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library