West Coast EMT Block 5 Exam Questions and
Answers
menstruation starts
11-16
purpose of the amniotic sac
protect and insulate fetus
during true labor, contractions:
increase in intensity and become closer together
the end of the third trimester the baby sinks into the birth canal (lightening) which reliefs what of the
mother
breathing
what to do when there is a nuchal cord
try to pull around the baby's neck, if unsuccessful cut
what to do in the case of a limb presentation
cover the limb and transport the mother supine, head down, pelvis elevated
only 2 times that you put your gloved hand into a woman's vagina
breech birth and prolapsed cord
requirements for a baby to be premature
under 36 weeks or less that 5 pounds
grunting in children is
attempt to keep alveoli open by increasing pressure in the chest cavity
don't access BP in children under
3
PAT
allows you to forms a general impression of the child quickly and visually
NPAs are rarely used in
infants under 1
what happens in an NPA is too long
stimulate the vagus nerve, slows HR, enters esophagus and causes gastric distention
most common S&S of head injury in children
, nausea and vomiting
the umbilical cord has
2 arteries and 1 vein
priority after child is born
airway, then keep warm and dry
respiratory rate of infant 1 month to 1 year
30 to 60
respiratory rate of toddler 1 to 3 years
24 to 40
respiratory rate of preschool 4 to 5 years
22 to 34
respiratory rate of school 6 to 12 years
18 to 30
respiratory rate of adolescent 13 to 18 years
12 to 16
pulse rate of newborn to 3 months
85 to 205
pulse rate of 3 months to 2 years
100 to 190
pulse rate of 2 years to 10 years
60 to 140
pulse rate of over 10 year olds
60 to 100
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood
pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22
breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You
should:
A. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed secondary
assessment, and transport promptly.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower
extremities, and transport without delay.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for signs of trauma,
place her on her side, and transport.
Answers
menstruation starts
11-16
purpose of the amniotic sac
protect and insulate fetus
during true labor, contractions:
increase in intensity and become closer together
the end of the third trimester the baby sinks into the birth canal (lightening) which reliefs what of the
mother
breathing
what to do when there is a nuchal cord
try to pull around the baby's neck, if unsuccessful cut
what to do in the case of a limb presentation
cover the limb and transport the mother supine, head down, pelvis elevated
only 2 times that you put your gloved hand into a woman's vagina
breech birth and prolapsed cord
requirements for a baby to be premature
under 36 weeks or less that 5 pounds
grunting in children is
attempt to keep alveoli open by increasing pressure in the chest cavity
don't access BP in children under
3
PAT
allows you to forms a general impression of the child quickly and visually
NPAs are rarely used in
infants under 1
what happens in an NPA is too long
stimulate the vagus nerve, slows HR, enters esophagus and causes gastric distention
most common S&S of head injury in children
, nausea and vomiting
the umbilical cord has
2 arteries and 1 vein
priority after child is born
airway, then keep warm and dry
respiratory rate of infant 1 month to 1 year
30 to 60
respiratory rate of toddler 1 to 3 years
24 to 40
respiratory rate of preschool 4 to 5 years
22 to 34
respiratory rate of school 6 to 12 years
18 to 30
respiratory rate of adolescent 13 to 18 years
12 to 16
pulse rate of newborn to 3 months
85 to 205
pulse rate of 3 months to 2 years
100 to 190
pulse rate of 2 years to 10 years
60 to 140
pulse rate of over 10 year olds
60 to 100
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood
pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22
breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You
should:
A. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed secondary
assessment, and transport promptly.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower
extremities, and transport without delay.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for signs of trauma,
place her on her side, and transport.
