The method of anesthesia in labor considered the safest for the ...

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The method of anesthesia in labor considered the safest for the fetus is the
 
  a. Pudendal block
  b. Epidural block
  c. Spinal (subarachnoid) block
  d. Local infiltration

Question 2

When giving a narcotic to a laboring woman, the nurse should inject the medication at the beginning of a contraction so that
 
  a. Full benefit of the medication is received during that contraction.
  b. Less medication will be transferred to the fetus.
  c. The medication will be rapidly circulated.
  d. The maternal vital signs will not be adversely affected.

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A The fetus can be affected by maternal side effects.
B The fetus can be affected by maternal hypotension.
C The fetus can be affected by maternal side effects.
D Local infiltration of the perineum rarely has any adverse effects on either the
mother or the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A The full benefit will be received by the woman; however, it will decrease the
amount reaching the fetus.
B Injecting at the beginning of a contraction, when blood flow to the placenta is
normally reduced, limits transfer to the fetus.
C It will not increase the circulation of the medication.
D It will not alter the vital signs any more than giving it at another time.