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Principles & Practiceb b
Volume 5: Special Considerations and Operations
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5TH EDITION, BLEDSOE
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TESTBANK b
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Volume 5: Special Considerations and Operations
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Table of contents
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Chapter 1. Gynecology
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Chapter 2. Obstetrics
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Chapter 3. Neonatology
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Chapter 4. Pediatrics
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Chapter 5. Geriatrics
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Chapter 6. Abuse, Neglect, and Assault
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Chapter 7. The Challenged Patient
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Chapter 8. Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient
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Chapter 9. Ground Ambulance Operations
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Chapter 10. Air Medical Operations
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Chapter 11. Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Management
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Chapter 12. Rescue Awareness and Operations
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Chapter 13. Hazardous Materials
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Chapter 14. Crime Scene Awareness
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Chapter 15. Rural EMS
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Chapter 16. Responding to Terrorist Acts
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Chapter 1: Gynecology b b
1) The paramedic accurately describes the difference between endometritis and endometriosis
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when she states:
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A) "Endometriosis is an infection of the uterine lining, while endometritis occurs when b b b b b b b b b b b
endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus."
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B) "Endometriosis occurs in women under age 40, while endometriosis is more common in b b b b b b b b b b b b
women who are older."
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C) "Endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining, while endometriosis occurs when
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endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus."
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D) "Endometritis patients can be transported code 2, while those with endometriosis should
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always go code 3."
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Answer: C b
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology) b b
Objective: 1
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2) Your patient tells you that she is being treated for cystitis. You recognize that she is being
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treated for:
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A) ovarian cysts. b
B) pelvic inflammatory disease. b b
C) a urinary tract infection.
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D) an ectopic pregnancy.
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Answer: C
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology) b b
Objective: 1
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3) Which of the following is TRUE of mittelschmerz?
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A) It is typically located unilaterally in one of the upper abdominal quadrants.
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B) It is usually accompanied by heavy vaginal bleeding.
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C) It is associated with ovulation.
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D) It is a sign of ectopic pregnancy.
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Answer: C
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology) b b
Objective: 1
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A) irregular cycles of menstruation.
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B) painful menstruation. b
C) absence of menstruation. b b
D) excessive menstrual flow. b b
Answer: D
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology)
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Objective: 1
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5) Mittelschmerz refers to which of the following? b b b b b b
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B) False labor pains
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C) Midcycle abdominal pain b b
D) Painful urination b
Answer: C
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology)
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Objective: 1
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6) Which of the following occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
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A) Ovulation
B) An increase in uterine vascularity
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C) Endometrial thickening b
D) A drop in estrogen levels
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Answer: C
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology)
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Objective: 2
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7) The innermost lining of the uterus is called the:
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A) myometrium.
B) perimetrium.
C) endometrium
D) vasometrium.
Answer: C
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Standard: Medicine (Gynecology)
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Objective: 2
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