GALEN NUR 254 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
Exam 1 2026|100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+|NUR254 EXAM 1 2026-2027|
The doctor has ordered fentanyl for a woman in labor and has asked the nurse to
prove patient education. What will the nurse include in the education plan?
(Select All That Apply)
A. Onset is slow
B. Duration is short
C. Administration by mouth
D. No known side effects
E. It is not the same drug as sufentanil ANSWER:->>> B. Duration is short
E. It is not the same drug as sufentanil
The nurse is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia for pain control for
vaginal delivery. A risk for injury related to epidural anesthesia has been
identified by the nursing staff. What interventions are appropriate for the nurse
to implement related to the diagnosis? (Select all that Apply)
A. Assess Leg Movement and sensation before ambulating
B. Administer antibiotic as ordered
C. Observe for signs of impending birth
D. Provide sacral pressure
E. Assess fetal position frequently
A, C
,ANSWER :->>> A. Assess Leg Movement and sensation before
ambulating
C. Observe for signs of impending birth
The nurse is providing a conference on non pharmacological pain control
methods. What major advantages of non pharmacological pain control methods
will the nurse include in the presentation? (Select All That Apply)
A. They sedate the mother
B. They do not slow labor
C. They do not dull the excitement of the birth experience
D. They do not have the potential to cause allergic reactions
E. They do not have to be delayed until labor is well established
B,C,D,E
Which are non-pharmacological forms of pain relief? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin stimulation
b. Diversion and distraction
c. Breathing techniques
d. Exercise
e. Yoga
A,B,C,E
, How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Childbirth pain is part of a normal process.
b. Childbirth pain seldom needs narcotic relief.
c. Position changes relieve pain and facilitate delivery.
d. Childbirth pain declines following birth.
e. Childbirth pain is self-limited.
A,C,D,E
What typical types of classes are available to help expectant parents prepare for
parenthood? (Select all that apply.)
a. Infant care
b. Breastfeeding
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Sources of financial aid
e. Yoga
A,B,C
A woman, gravid 3, para 2, is attending her fourth prenatal visit and confides in
the nurse that she is battered by her husband. She assed to have multiple bruises
at various stages of healing. What nursing action are appropriate for the nurse to
implement? (Select all that apply)
A. Tell everyone
B. Provide privacy for the assessment
Exam 1 2026|100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+|NUR254 EXAM 1 2026-2027|
The doctor has ordered fentanyl for a woman in labor and has asked the nurse to
prove patient education. What will the nurse include in the education plan?
(Select All That Apply)
A. Onset is slow
B. Duration is short
C. Administration by mouth
D. No known side effects
E. It is not the same drug as sufentanil ANSWER:->>> B. Duration is short
E. It is not the same drug as sufentanil
The nurse is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia for pain control for
vaginal delivery. A risk for injury related to epidural anesthesia has been
identified by the nursing staff. What interventions are appropriate for the nurse
to implement related to the diagnosis? (Select all that Apply)
A. Assess Leg Movement and sensation before ambulating
B. Administer antibiotic as ordered
C. Observe for signs of impending birth
D. Provide sacral pressure
E. Assess fetal position frequently
A, C
,ANSWER :->>> A. Assess Leg Movement and sensation before
ambulating
C. Observe for signs of impending birth
The nurse is providing a conference on non pharmacological pain control
methods. What major advantages of non pharmacological pain control methods
will the nurse include in the presentation? (Select All That Apply)
A. They sedate the mother
B. They do not slow labor
C. They do not dull the excitement of the birth experience
D. They do not have the potential to cause allergic reactions
E. They do not have to be delayed until labor is well established
B,C,D,E
Which are non-pharmacological forms of pain relief? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin stimulation
b. Diversion and distraction
c. Breathing techniques
d. Exercise
e. Yoga
A,B,C,E
, How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Childbirth pain is part of a normal process.
b. Childbirth pain seldom needs narcotic relief.
c. Position changes relieve pain and facilitate delivery.
d. Childbirth pain declines following birth.
e. Childbirth pain is self-limited.
A,C,D,E
What typical types of classes are available to help expectant parents prepare for
parenthood? (Select all that apply.)
a. Infant care
b. Breastfeeding
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Sources of financial aid
e. Yoga
A,B,C
A woman, gravid 3, para 2, is attending her fourth prenatal visit and confides in
the nurse that she is battered by her husband. She assed to have multiple bruises
at various stages of healing. What nursing action are appropriate for the nurse to
implement? (Select all that apply)
A. Tell everyone
B. Provide privacy for the assessment
