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Place a pregnant patient in a position of comfort except for a third trimester patient who should be transported on her (blank) side.
For the trauma pregnent patient, immobilize on long spine board but transport with the board at a (blank). |
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10 to 15 degree angle to the left. |
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If the patient is experiencing severe pain, she can self administer (blank) but do not administer it to high-risk pregnancy/delivery patients - they receive 100 % oxygen only.
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nitrous oxide
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Consider establishing IV access at a TKO . Administer (blank) if needed to maintain adequate perfusion. If needed, contact BioTel.
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250 mL NS boluses (max of 1000 without contacting BioTel).
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What type of bee creates milk?
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boobee
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For seizures related to eclampsia, administer (blank) until seizure stops, or to a maximum of 10 mg.
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2.5 mg to 5 mg diazapam slow IVP to a maximum of 10mg.
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Your pregnant patient presents with pain and no bleeding. Do you suspect placentia privia or placentia abruptia?
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Placenta Abruptia:
Placenta previa is vaginal bleeding that is bright red and NOT associated with abdominal tenderness or pain, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, each woman may exhibit different symptoms of the condition or symptoms may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. |
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LNMP stands for (blank)
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Last Normal Menstrual Period
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Gravida (G) is....
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Total number of times a woman has been pregnant. It includes the current pregnancy as well as past.
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Para (P)
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number of live birthsa after 24 weeks of gestation.
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AB or (abortions).
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Abortions
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Full term gestion is (blank) weeks.
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40
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Pre-term infant are infants born before the (blank) week.
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37th
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(Blank) may develop in pre-term infants because the have decreased glycogen stores.
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Hypoglycemia
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The umbilical cord contains (blank) arteries and (blank) veins.
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2 arteries and 1 vein.
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More common serious postpartum complications (occur during the first four weeks after delivery) are:
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Infection and resultant sepsis (uterine infections can be deadly). 2. Hemorrhage. 3. seizures (pre-eclampsia/eclampsia). 4.Pulmonary embolism.
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A delivery that is extremely rapid labor and delivery is called (Blank).
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precipitous delivery.
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It is normal for BP to sometimes raise in pregnancy. (True or False)
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False; BP typically decreases during the second trimester and then returns to normal by the end of the pregnancy but BP should NEVER be elevated during pregnancy.
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Infants born to diabetic mothers can be difficult to deliver because they are often (blank).
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Larger because mom's cells are resistant to insulin and extra blood glucose is fed to the fetus enlarging its size. Big babies can lead to shoulder dystocia.
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If the contractions are more than (blank) minutes apart, there is generally time to transport.
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5
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In a pregnancy, the urge to push, bear down or have a bowel movement are all indications that (blank).
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delivery is close
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Anytime the chief complaint pertains to labor, you must check the perineum for crowning, presenting part and a prolapsed cord. (true or false)
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true
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Equipment needed to deliver a fetus:
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sheets/towels, baby blanket, bulb syringe, 2 clamps for the umbilical cord, sterile scissors or scalpel, always use universal precautions and sterile gloves.
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The most common cause of maternal death is (blank).
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pulmonary embolism (mortality rate is 90%).
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More than 80% of all "miscarriages" (spontaneous abortions) take place in the (blank) trimester.
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1st. (first 12 weeks of pregnancy)
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Your patient is a 22 y o in her first trimester of pregnency. She has called 911 because she is experiencing abdominal cramping, back pain, vaginal bleeding with passage of clots and tissue. What do you suspect?
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Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage)
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Your patient is just had all the signs and symptoms of a miscarriage. What is your treatment?
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Comfort, oxygen, IV fluid boluses if needed for bypovolemia and transport.
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Treatment for hyperemesis Gravidarium is...
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Treatment is aimed at fluid replacement: call med control for use of phenergan.
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Your patient presents with s/s of breast tenderness, fatigue, only a "spotting" period four weeks ago, nausia, severe pain on one side of the lower abd along with shoulder pain. What do you suspect?
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Ectopic pregnancy.
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Your patient is 30 weeks pregnant and has called you because she is experiencing bright red vaginal bleeding and she believes it was brought on by having sex. She has no pain. What do you suspect? `
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Placenta previa.
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The pregnant patient said she is G3, P1 and AB1 and has called 911 because she is having severe pain that she describes as tearing or ripping.
Her BP is 145/85. What do her symptoms suggest? |
Placenta abruptio
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