Doula Certification Comfort Measures and Pain Management 2

Question 1

What is the recommended water temperature for a laboring person using hydrotherapy?

Accepted Answer

98–100°F (37–38°C)

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95–98°F (35–37°C)

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100–102°F (38–39°C)

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104–106°F (40–41°C)

Question 2

Which massage technique involves slow, gliding strokes along the length of the back?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

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Petrissage

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Tapotement

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Friction

Question 3

A birth ball (exercise ball) is most commonly used during labor to:

Accepted Answer

Support upright positioning and promote pelvic movement

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Monitor uterine contractions

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Provide fetal monitoring access

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Facilitate epidural placement

Question 4

When applying heat therapy during labor, which of the following should a doula avoid?

Accepted Answer

Placing a heating pad directly on bare skin for extended periods

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Using a warm compress on the lower back

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Applying warmth to the perineum for comfort

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Using warm towels on tense shoulders

Question 5

Acupressure point SP6 (Spleen 6), sometimes used to stimulate labor and reduce pain, is located:

Accepted Answer

Three finger-widths above the inner ankle bone

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On the inner wrist below the palm

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At the base of the thumb

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Between the first and second toes

Question 6

What is visualization or guided imagery primarily used for during labor?

Accepted Answer

To reduce pain perception by creating a positive mental focus

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To physically alter the rate of cervical dilation

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To replace all breathing techniques

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To monitor fetal movement patterns

Question 7

Cold therapy (ice packs or cold cloths) during labor is most effectively applied to:

Accepted Answer

The back of the neck and face for cooling

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The lower abdomen during contractions

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The fundus after delivery

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The uterus to slow contractions