OB-PEDIATRIC EMT FISDAP LATEST EXAM 2

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OB-PEDIATRIC EMT FISDAP LATEST EXAM 2

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OB-PEDIATRIC EMT FISDAP LATEST EXAM A

Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is experiencing moderate

vaginal bleeding. You should:

• firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion
• elevate her legs 6-8 inches and cover her with a blanket
• carefully insert a sterile trauma dressing into her vagina
• place her legs together and position her on her left side - ANSWER-A) firmly massage the

uterine fundus with a circular motion When determining the frequency of contractions, you should time the contractions from the:

• end of one to the start of the next
• start of one to the start of the next
• end of one to the end of the next
• start of one to the end of the next - ANSWER-B) start of one to the start of the next

If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at:

A) 7:57

B) 8:00 1 / 4

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C) 7:59

D) 7:53 - ANSWER-A) 7:57

A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:

• is lacerated due to traumatic delivery
• has separated from the placenta
• is wrapped around the baby's neck
• has abnormally developed blood vessels - ANSWER-C) is wrapped around the baby's neck

When preparing a pregnant patient for delivery, you should position her:

• on her left side with the right leg elevated
• in a sitting position with her hips elevated 12 inches
• in a supine position with her legs elevated
• on a firm surface with her hips elevated 2 to 4 inches - ANSWER-D) on a firm surface with her

hips elevated 2 to 4 inches A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for

approximately:

• 16 hours
• 10 hours
• 4 hours
• 8 hours - ANSWER-A) 16 hours

The amniotic fluid serves to: 2 / 4

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• assist in fetal development
• remove viruses from the fetus
• transfer oxygen to the fetus
• insulate and protect the fetus - ANSWER-D) insulate and protect the fetus

The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates:

• that the fetus is at least 4 weeks premature
• that full newborn resuscitation will be needed
• that the baby's airway may be obstructed
• an expected finding in full-term infants - ANSWER-C) that the baby's airway may be

obstructed A 26 y/o female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she has been complaining of a headache for the past

few days. You should:

• insert an OPA and ventilate with a BVM
• elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm
• administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport
• place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport - ANSWER-D) place her on

her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport You and your partner are both male and are attending to a 28 y/o female patient complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. The patient is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. The patient refuses to allow you to examine her, and her husband informs you that their culture does not allow males to examine or care for pregnant women. You should: 3 / 4

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• inform the patient that by calling for an ambulance, she is agreeing to the care provided and

continue with your assessment and management

• respect the patient's wishes, ensure that the appropriate documentation is provided, and

transport the patient

• insist that the patient requires proper care and that requires adequate physical assessment

and that you cannot be responsible for the outcome

• call for the police to ensure the patient assessment is carried out - ANSWER-B) respect the

patient's wishes, ensure that the appropriate documentation is provided, and transport the patient Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all

of the following EXCEPT:

• suctioning of the upper airway
• some form of tactile stimulation
• positive-pressure ventilations
• thorough drying with a towel - ANSWER-C) positive-pressure ventilations

A history of PID or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for:

• an ectopic pregnancy
• gestational DM
• pre-eclampsia
• placenta previa - ANSWER-A) an ectopic pregnancy

Which of the following questions is of LEAST pertinence when determining whether a mother will deliver her baby within the next few minutes?

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