EMT Obstetrics and Neonatal Care .

EMT Obstetrics and Neonatal Care . After clearing the airway of a newborn who is not in distress, it is most important for you to Seizures in children most often are the result of a. a life threatening infection b. a temperature greater than 102 F c. an abrupt rise in body temperature d. an inflammatory process in the brain - c. an abrupt rise in body temperature a. apply free-flow oxygen b. keep the newborn warm c. clamp and cut the cord d. obtain an APGAR score - b. keep the newborn warm You are caring for a 6 year old child with a possible fractured left arm and have reason to believe that the child was abused. How should you manage the situation? a. inform the parents of your suspicions b. call the police so the parents can be arrested c. advise the parents that the child needs to be transported d. transport the child to the hospital regardless of the parents wishes - c. advise the parents that the child needs to be transported Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you not that the mother is experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should: a. elevate her legs 6 to 8 inches and cover her with a blanket b. firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion c. carefully insert a sterile trauma dressing into her vagina d. place her legs together and position her on her left side - b. firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion Which of the following is NOT performed immediately following delivery of the infant? a. wrap the infant in a towel and place it on one side with the head lowered b. be sure the head is covered and keep the neck in a neutral position c. use a sterile gauze pad to wipe to infant's mouth, then suction again d. obtain an APGAR score - d. obtain an APGAR score From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery? a. vagina b. uterus