2017 Nyc Remac - Bls Obstetrical Emergecies

Front 1

Place mother in this position.

Back 1

Left Lateral Recumbent

Front 2

Post Partum Hemorrhage

Back 2

(1) massage abdomen over uterus
(2) place sanitary napkin over vagina

Front 3

Breech Presentation

Back 3

Place fingers into vagina to establish airway and maintain en route.

Front 4

Limb Presentation

Back 4

Elevate mother's hips and legs.

Front 5

Prolapsed Cord

Back 5

(1) Check cord for pulsation
(2) Gentle push head 1 to 2 inches off cord until it pulsates
(3) wrap cord in saline-moistened dressing

Front 6

Cord Around Neck

Back 6

(1) If loose, slip over head
(2) If tight, clamp and cut in place

Front 7

Amniotic Sac Not Ruptured

Back 7

remove with sterile, gloved fingers

Front 8

Wedged Shoulders

Back 8

guide head downward

Front 9

Multiple Births

Back 9

(1) cut cord prior to next birth
(2) transport if second birth does not occur within 10 mins

Front 10

Suction newborn's _____ first, then ____.

Back 10

mouth

nose

Front 11

Insert bulb syringe into mouth no more than _____.

Back 11

1 1/2 inches

Front 12

Insert bulb syringe into nose no more than _____.

Back 12

1/2 inch

Front 13

Place first clamp _____ from neonate and second clamp _____ from neonate.

Back 13

8 to 10 inches

4 fingers width

Front 14

If continuous bleeding from clamped cord end...

Back 14

leave first clamp in place and apply second clamp

Front 15

How to properly wrap neonate

Back 15

warm, dry towel or blanket covered by silver swaddler.

Front 16

True or False
Wait for the placenta to deliver prior to initiating transport.

Back 16

False.
Do not delay transport for placenta.