OB/PEDS PARAMEDIC SKILL VERIFICATION
INSTRUMENT FULL INQUIRY COLLECTION
2026 FINAL SEGMENT ACHIEVEMENT
CONFIRMED
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for
contractions? Answer: The fundus
⫸ Placenta Previa Answer: Placenta is implanted low in the uterus
and covering part of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red
vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd trimester.
⫸ Best indicator to assess circulation in children Answer: Cap refill.
⫸ A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of
abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood pressure, you should
suspect? Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
⫸ A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an
injury, you should? Answer: Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to
restore pulses.
⫸ supine hypotensive syndrome Answer: The uterus compresses the
inferior vena cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is
left in supine position, place patient on left side.
, ⫸ Nuchal cord Answer: when the cord is wrapped around the fetal
neck
⫸ The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed
to cold air or draughts is loss by : Answer: Convection, dry them,
wrap them in a blanket and put a hat on them if you are able to.
⫸ Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients Answer:
Infants: Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging
fontanel.
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever,
ams, vomiting and photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend
legs at the knee.)
⫸ Pre-eclampsia Answer: When a pregnant woman develops high
blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd
or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy. Hypertension 140/90
⫸ Eclampsia Answer: most serious form of toxemia during
pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia symptoms ( hypertension) along with
seizures
⫸ What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart
rate of 60? Answer: Chest compressions and ventilate.
INSTRUMENT FULL INQUIRY COLLECTION
2026 FINAL SEGMENT ACHIEVEMENT
CONFIRMED
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for
contractions? Answer: The fundus
⫸ Placenta Previa Answer: Placenta is implanted low in the uterus
and covering part of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red
vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd trimester.
⫸ Best indicator to assess circulation in children Answer: Cap refill.
⫸ A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of
abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood pressure, you should
suspect? Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
⫸ A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an
injury, you should? Answer: Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to
restore pulses.
⫸ supine hypotensive syndrome Answer: The uterus compresses the
inferior vena cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is
left in supine position, place patient on left side.
, ⫸ Nuchal cord Answer: when the cord is wrapped around the fetal
neck
⫸ The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed
to cold air or draughts is loss by : Answer: Convection, dry them,
wrap them in a blanket and put a hat on them if you are able to.
⫸ Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients Answer:
Infants: Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging
fontanel.
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever,
ams, vomiting and photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend
legs at the knee.)
⫸ Pre-eclampsia Answer: When a pregnant woman develops high
blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd
or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy. Hypertension 140/90
⫸ Eclampsia Answer: most serious form of toxemia during
pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia symptoms ( hypertension) along with
seizures
⫸ What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart
rate of 60? Answer: Chest compressions and ventilate.
