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What is the greatest risk of premature rupture of the membranes?
Following routine delivery of a healthy newborn, the mother delivers the placenta, and there is about 350 mL of bleeding immediately, with additional bleeding continuing to flow from the vagina. Which action is appropriate?A.Placing the patient in Trendelenburg position.B.Supporting the uterus just above the pubic bone with one hand and massaging it with the other.C.Requesting ALS.D.Applying direct pressure to control the bleeding.
As an infant's head emerges during a normal delivery, there are few secretions present. As the body is delivered, the infant begins to cry normally. Which statement BEST describes the proper care of the patient's airway?A.Use a bulb syringe to suction first the mouth, then the nose.B.No intervention is needed for the airway. Clamp and cut the cord, and warm and dry the infant.C.Hold the infant with his head lower than his feet for seconds before drying and warming him and cutting the umbilical cord to allow all secretions to drain.D.Use mechanical suction with a soft suction catheter to clear the nose and mouth of secretions.
As you inspect the perineum of a woman in labor to check for crowning, the water breaks and is colored a "pea green." What does that finding indicate?
As a general rule, you should suspect an obstetric emergency in any female patient who presents with abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding if they are in what age range?
When you are trying to determine the FIRST day of a woman's menstrual cycle, which question will give you that information?A.What day do you think your next menstrual period will start?B.What day was your last ovulation?C.What was the first day of your last menstrual period?D.What day did the bleeding from your last menstrual period stop?
Which condition is characterized by an abnormally low implantation of the placenta, which may result in premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall as the cervix begins to dilate?
The EMT is caring for a patient who is bleeding heavily from a spontaneous abortion at 16 weeks gestation. Which complication should the EMT assess for in the patient?A.Hyperemesis gravidarumB.Hypovolemic shockC.Placenta previaD.Ectopic pregnancy
The fundus is felt at the umbilicus. Which is the approximate gestational age?
A 22-year-old pregnant female patient complains of severe nausea and vomiting. The patient's skin is pale and clammy. Her vital signs are HR 126, R 24, BP 88/70, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. You should apply oxygen via a
What is the term for the brownish-yellow or greenish material that can discolor the amniotic fluid?
Which action is NOT a correct treatment for a prolapsed umbilical cord?A.Position the mother with her head down in a "knee-chest" position.B.With a sterile, gloved hand, place the umbilical cord back into the vagina.C.Insert a sterile, gloved hand into the vagina, and gently push the presenting part of the fetus back and away from the cord.D.Cover the umbilical cord with a sterile towel moistened with saline solution.
Which statement BEST describes the cervix?A.It is the narrow, lower end, or "neck" of the uterus.B.It is the inner lining of the uterus.C.It is the opening at the junction of the uterus and fallopian tube.D.It is the duct through which an egg released from the ovary travels to the uterus.
What is the MOST common postpartum complication in the immediate postpartum period?
Which statement regarding pregnancy-related changes in the mother's cardiovascular system is CORRECT?A.The blood pressure drops during the third trimester.B.The maternal heart rate decreases by 10 to 15 beats per minute.C.There is a greater increase in plasma volume than in red blood cell volume, resulting in anemia.D.A 10 to 15 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure is normal in the second and third trimesters.
A newborn has a pink body, but blue hands and feet one minute after birth. What is the CORRECT APGAR notation of this finding?
Which intervention is needed LEAST often in the resuscitation of a newborn?A.Giving medicationsB.Chest compressionsC.OxygenD.Endotracheal intubation
A 19-year-old female patient complains of active labor. She has not received any prenatal care and does not know her due date. You can estimate the gestational age by measuring the
What is NOT an indication of multiple birth?A.Uterine contractions stop after delivery, but strong contractions resume again several minutes later.B.The mother had a very large pregnant abdomen, but the size of the infant is much smaller than anticipated.C.The abdomen remains large after delivery of the infant.D.Loss of uterine tone following delivery of the infant.
As an alternative to or in conjunction with uterine massage to manage postpartum uterine bleeding, which action is recommended?A.Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.B.Assist in delivering the placenta to slow bleeding.C.Apply firm, direct pressure to the perineum.D.If the mother desires it, allow the newborn to nurse at the breast.