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EMT Block 4 Quiz Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the normal gestation period for a full-term pregnancy?✔✔Approximately 40 weeks
What is the first stage of labor characterized by?✔✔Regular contractions and cervical dilation
What is the most reliable sign that delivery is imminent?✔✔The mother feels the urge to push or bear down
What should you do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck during delivery?✔✔Gently attempt to slip it over the baby’s head
What is the priority action after a baby is delivered and not crying or breathing?✔✔Dry, warm, stimulate, and suction if needed
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What APGAR component is evaluated by checking the baby’s muscle tone?✔✔Activity
What is the ideal position for a woman in late pregnancy experiencing hypotension?✔✔Left lateral recumbent position
What should you suspect if a pregnant woman in her third trimester presents with painless vaginal bleeding?✔✔Placenta previa
What condition involves premature separation of the placenta from the uterus and causes painful bleeding?✔✔Abruptio placentae
What is the best way to assess for crowning in a laboring patient?✔✔Visually inspect the perineum during a contraction
What is a common cause of seizures in pregnant women after 20 weeks gestation?
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