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khang · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The physician of a patient in labor decides that an emergency cesarean birth is required to safely deliver the fetus.

When preparing the operating room suite for this procedure, which medications should the nurse ensure are available for possible use? (Select all that apply.) A) Diazepam
B) Ephedrine
C) Acetaminophen
D) Atropine sulfate
E) Lactated Ringer's solution

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a woman after birth and notes a second-degree laceration. The nurse interprets this as indicating that the tear extends through which of the following?

A) Skin
B) Muscles of perineal body
C) Anal sphincter
D) Anterior rectal wall

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Feedback:
To ensure safe general anesthesia administration, specific drugs must be readily available, which include diazepam to control seizures, ephedrine to use if the blood pressure falls, and atropine sulfate to dry secretions and prevent aspiration. Acetaminophen and lactated Ringer's solution are not specifically identified for use using general anesthesia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The extent of the laceration is defined by depth: a first-degree laceration extends through the skin; a second-degree laceration extends through the muscles of the perineal body; a third-degree laceration continues through the anal sphincter muscle; and a fourth-degree laceration also involves the anterior rectal wall.