EMT--OBSTETRICS AND PEDIATRICS PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

EMT--OBSTETRICS AND PEDIATRICS PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Terms in this set (25) Seizures in children most often are the result of A. a life-threatening infection B. a temperature greater than 102 degree F C. an abrupt rise in body temperature D. an inflammatory process in the brain. an abrupt rise in body temperature After clearing the airway of a newborn who is not in distress, it is most important for you to A. apply free-flow oxygen B. clamp and cut the chord C. keep the newborn warm. D. obtain an APGAR score. 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 this 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 Advise the parents that the child needs to be transported At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. upon arriving at the scene, you are greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby "now". This man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year old woman is lying on the couch in obvious pain. The woman states that her contractions are occurring every 4 to 5 minutes and lasting approximately 30 seconds each. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask at this point? A. has your bag of waters broken yet? B. have you had regular prenatal care? C. At how many weeks gestation are you? D. how many other children do you have? At how many weeks gestation are you? At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. upon arriving at the scene, you are greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby "now". This man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year old woman is trying on the couch in obvious pain. Which of the following statements regarding crowning is true? A. Crowning represents the end of the second stage of labor. B. Crowning always occurs immediately after the amniotic sac has ruptured. C. It is safe to transport the patient during crowning if the hospital is close. D. Gentle pressure should be applied to the baby's head during crowning. Gentle pressure should be applied to the baby's head during crowning. At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. upon arriving at the scene, you are greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby "now". This man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year old woman is trying on the couch in obvious pain. After determining that delivery is not imminent, you begin transport. While en route, the mother tells you that she feels the urge to push. You assess her and see the top of the baby's head bulging from the vagina. What is your most appropriate first action? A. Allow the head to deliver and check for the location of the cord. B. Advise your partner to stop the ambulance and assist with the delivery. C. Tell the mother to take short, quick breaths until you arrive at the hospital. D. Prepare the mother for an emergency delivery and open the obstetrics kit. Advise your partner to stop the ambulance and assist with the delivery. Upon assessing a newborn immediately after delivery, you note that the infant is breathing spontaneously and has a heart rate of 90 beats/min. What is the most appropriate initial management for this newborn? A. Begin positive pressure ventilations. B. provide blow-by oxygen with oxygen tubing C. assess the newborn's skin condition and color. D. start chest compressions and contact medical control Begin positive pressure ventilations.