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20 Cards in this Set
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Which one of the following list the stages of labor in the order in which they occur? |
Dilation, expulsion, and placental |
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At what point in the delivery process should the EMT first suction the baby? |
After the head is delivered, but before the torso is out of the vaginal opening |
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While delivering a baby in the field, the EMT notices that the baby is covered with a green brown liquid. The EMT should immediately recognize that. |
The baby was distressed and maybe hypoxic |
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You arrived at the side of a pregnant patient in her third trimester who has been vaginally bleeding for several hours. Observation reveals several blood-soaked towels on the bed. She is alert and oriented with the patent airway and adequate breathing. Her pulse is 88 bpm and her blood pressure is 104/66 MM HG. As part of your care of the patient, which one of the following is most appropriate? |
Collecting all towels with the blood and transporting them with the patient |
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A young female is complaining of sharp pain to her left lower quadrant of her abdomen. She states that her last period was several weeks ago. with this information, the EMT should be suspicious of: |
Ectopic pregnancy |
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You have been called to a home for a female patient in labor. On scene the female tells you that the 37-year-old patient is 42 weeks pregnant and wanting to have her baby at home naturally. They tell you that she has been in labor for over 24 hours and suddenly began complaining of severe and tearing abdomen pain.what condition should the EMT suspect? |
Ruptured uterus |
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The EMT recognizes the underlining pathophysiology associated with an ectopic pregnancy as a fertilized egg that is: |
Lodged in the fallopian tube |
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Which one of the following statements about the placenta after the baby has been born is accurate? |
The placenta typically delivers itself within 20 minutes of the birth of the baby |
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You arrived at the residence of a physician who informs you that this pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placenta. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is: |
Hypoxia |
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Which one of the following statements about the role and function of the cervix in pregnancy is true? |
The cervix becomes plugged with mucus to prevent contamination of the uterus |
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Which one of the following patients should the EMT be most suspicious of having a spontaneous abortion? |
21 year old, six weeks pregnant, passing vaginal blood clots |
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You have been called to a residence for a 21-year-old female in labor. on location you immediately see that the head of the baby is out of the vagina. while delivering the head, the mother screams that she is having twins. The EMT should immediately: |
Call for another EMT crew |
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When treating a patient you believe to be suffering from an ectopic pregnancy, you know that the primary threat to the patient's life is: |
Haemorrhage |
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When asked, a young female with abdominal pain replies that she is not sure if she is pregnant or not. Which one of the following questions provides the best opportunity to determine if the patient is pregnant? |
When was your last menstrual period? |
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You arrive at the side of a pregnant patient in her third trimester who has been vaginally bleeding for several hours. Observation reveals several blood-soaked towels on the bed. She is alert and oriented with a patent airway and adequate breathing. Her pulse is 88 beats per minute and her blood pressure is 104/66 mmHg. As part of your care of the patient, which one of the following is most appropriate? |
Oxygen at 15 lpm via nonrebreather face mask |
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Despite positive pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate has fallen from 80 beats per minute to 40. He is breathing 40 breaths per minute, and he has a mottled appearance. Which one of the following should the EMT do immediately? |
Start CPR |
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The APGAR scoring system is useful in determining: |
Status of overall condition |
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An EMT is presenting a continuing education class on the care of the pregnant female. When discussing the amniotic sac, he is correct to emphasize which one of the following points? |
It protects and insulates the baby during pregnancy |
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The EMT is performing CPR on a neonate. Which one of the following is the correct compression to ventilation ratio? |
3 compressions to every 1 ventilation |
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The EMT recognise which one of the following to be a normal respiratory rate for a newborn? |
56 breaths per minute |
