EMT - Chapter 33: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Test Questions
with Verified Answers
Which of the following processes occurs during ovulation? from the vagina about 30 minutes before the baby is born.
A. Certain female hormone levels decrease significantly in D. The placenta allows for the transfer of oxygen and carbon
quantity. dioxide between the mother and fetus but
B. The endometrium sheds its lining and is expelled from the prevents most medications from passing between the mother
vagina. and fetus. - ANSWER -A. The placenta allows oxygen,
C. The inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for carbon dioxide, and other products to transfer between the
implantation. mother and fetus but
D. Numerous follicles mature and release eggs into the fallopian does not allow blood to mix between the mother and fetus.
tubes. - ANSWER -C. The inner lining of the uterus
thickens in preparation for implantation.
The umbilical cord:
A. separates from the placenta shortly after birth.
From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during B. carries blood away from the baby via the artery.
delivery? C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.
A. vagina D. contains two veins and one large umbilical artery. -
B. uterus ANSWER -C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical
C. cervix vein.
D. perineum - ANSWER -B. uterus
The amniotic fluid serves to:
The vagina and the neck of the uterus comprise the: A. transfer oxygen to the fetus.
A. womb. B. insulate and protect the fetus.
B. cervix. C. remove viruses from the fetus.
C. fundus. D. assist in fetal development. - ANSWER -B. insulate and
D. birth canal. - ANSWER -D. birth canal. protect the fetus.
The term "bloody show" is defined as: Most medical models base a pregnant woman's due date:
A. the small amount of pink-tinged mucus that is discharged A. two weeks after her last menstrual cycle.
from the vagina after expulsion of the mucous B. on the last day of her last menstrual cycle.
plug. C. two weeks before her last menstrual cycle.
B. mild vaginal bleeding that occurs within the first 30 minutes D. on the first day of her last menstrual cycle. - ANSWER -
after the onset of the second stage of the labor D. on the first day of her last menstrual cycle.
process.
C. the normal amount of vaginal bleeding that occurs within the
first 24 hours following delivery of the baby
and placenta. By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or
D. any volume of blood that is expelled from the vagina after the above the level of the mother's:
amniotic sac has ruptured and contractions A. belly button.
have begun. - ANSWER -A. the small amount of pink- B. pubic bone.
tinged mucus that is discharged from the vagina after expulsion C. xiphoid process.
of the mucous D. superior diaphragm. - ANSWER -A. belly button.
plug.
Which of the following is a normal physiologic change that
Which of the following statements regarding the placenta is occurs in the mother's respiratory system during
correct? pregnancy?
A. The placenta allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other A. decreased respiratory rate and increased minute volume
products to transfer between the mother and fetus but B. increased respiratory rate and decreased respiratory reserve
does not allow blood to mix between the mother and fetus. C. increased respiratory reserve and decreased oxygen demand
B. The placental barrier consists of two layers of cells and D. increased respiratory depth and decreased respiratory rate -
allows the mother's blood that contains high ANSWER -B. increased respiratory rate and decreased
concentrations of oxygen to directly mix with the blood of the respiratory reserve
fetus.
C. The placenta, also referred to as the afterbirth, provides
oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and is expelled
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, EMT - Chapter 33: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Test Questions
with Verified Answers
Pregnant women are advised to take iron supplements, such as
prenatal vitamins, because: After the fetus has descended into the pelvis at the end of the
A. iron makes the blood clot faster, which protects the mother third trimester, many mothers experience:
from excessive bleeding during delivery. A. midback pain.
B. the blood naturally thins during pregnancy, which B. a bloated feeling.
predisposes the mother to severe bleeding. C. an urge to push.
C. white blood cells decrease during pregnancy, which D. easier breathing. - ANSWER -D. easier breathing.
increases the mother's risk of an infection.
D. pregnancy causes a decreased number of red blood cells,
which predisposes the mother to anemia. - ANSWER -D.
pregnancy causes a decreased number of red blood cells, The third stage of labor begins when the:
which predisposes the mother to anemia. A. placenta is fully delivered.
B. cervix is completely dilated.
C. umbilical cord has been clamped.
D. baby is expelled from the vagina. - ANSWER -D. baby
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the is expelled from the vagina.
first stage of labor for approximately:
A. 4 hours.
B. 8 hours.
C. 10 hours. Preeclampsia MOST commonly occurs after the ____ week of
D. 16 hours. - ANSWER -D. 16 hours. gestation.
A. 12th
B. 20th
C. 24th
The onset of labor begins with: D. 30th - ANSWER -D. 30th
A. thinning of the uterus.
B. full dilation of the cervix.
C. increased fetal movement.
D. contractions of the uterus. - ANSWER -D. contractions Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include:
of the uterus. A. headache and edema.
B. marked hypoglycemia.
C. dyspnea and bradycardia.
D. dysuria and constipation. - ANSWER -A. headache and
The term primigravida refers to a woman who: edema.
A. has never been pregnant.
B. has had only one live birth.
C. is pregnant for the first time.
D. has had more than one live baby. - ANSWER -C. is Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as:
pregnant for the first time. A. high levels of protein in the patient's urine.
B. hypertension in the 20th week of pregnancy.
C. seizures that result from severe hypertension.
D. a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg. -
Which of the following occurs during true labor? ANSWER -C. seizures that result from severe
A. Uterine contractions decrease in intensity. hypertension.
B. The uterus becomes very soft and movable.
C. Uterine contractions become more regular.
D. Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds. -
ANSWER -C. Uterine contractions become more regular. Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when:
A. a supine position kinks the ascending aorta.
B. the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena cava.
C. the superior vena cava is compressed by the uterus.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by: D. blood pressure decreases as a result of hypovolemia. -
A. regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity. ANSWER -B. the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior
B. alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions. vena cava.
C. pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions.
D. a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions
begin. - ANSWER -B. alleviation of pain with movement or
changing positions. A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing
scant vaginal bleeding. During transport,
you note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic,
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Which of the following processes occurs during ovulation? from the vagina about 30 minutes before the baby is born.
A. Certain female hormone levels decrease significantly in D. The placenta allows for the transfer of oxygen and carbon
quantity. dioxide between the mother and fetus but
B. The endometrium sheds its lining and is expelled from the prevents most medications from passing between the mother
vagina. and fetus. - ANSWER -A. The placenta allows oxygen,
C. The inner lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for carbon dioxide, and other products to transfer between the
implantation. mother and fetus but
D. Numerous follicles mature and release eggs into the fallopian does not allow blood to mix between the mother and fetus.
tubes. - ANSWER -C. The inner lining of the uterus
thickens in preparation for implantation.
The umbilical cord:
A. separates from the placenta shortly after birth.
From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during B. carries blood away from the baby via the artery.
delivery? C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein.
A. vagina D. contains two veins and one large umbilical artery. -
B. uterus ANSWER -C. carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical
C. cervix vein.
D. perineum - ANSWER -B. uterus
The amniotic fluid serves to:
The vagina and the neck of the uterus comprise the: A. transfer oxygen to the fetus.
A. womb. B. insulate and protect the fetus.
B. cervix. C. remove viruses from the fetus.
C. fundus. D. assist in fetal development. - ANSWER -B. insulate and
D. birth canal. - ANSWER -D. birth canal. protect the fetus.
The term "bloody show" is defined as: Most medical models base a pregnant woman's due date:
A. the small amount of pink-tinged mucus that is discharged A. two weeks after her last menstrual cycle.
from the vagina after expulsion of the mucous B. on the last day of her last menstrual cycle.
plug. C. two weeks before her last menstrual cycle.
B. mild vaginal bleeding that occurs within the first 30 minutes D. on the first day of her last menstrual cycle. - ANSWER -
after the onset of the second stage of the labor D. on the first day of her last menstrual cycle.
process.
C. the normal amount of vaginal bleeding that occurs within the
first 24 hours following delivery of the baby
and placenta. By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or
D. any volume of blood that is expelled from the vagina after the above the level of the mother's:
amniotic sac has ruptured and contractions A. belly button.
have begun. - ANSWER -A. the small amount of pink- B. pubic bone.
tinged mucus that is discharged from the vagina after expulsion C. xiphoid process.
of the mucous D. superior diaphragm. - ANSWER -A. belly button.
plug.
Which of the following is a normal physiologic change that
Which of the following statements regarding the placenta is occurs in the mother's respiratory system during
correct? pregnancy?
A. The placenta allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other A. decreased respiratory rate and increased minute volume
products to transfer between the mother and fetus but B. increased respiratory rate and decreased respiratory reserve
does not allow blood to mix between the mother and fetus. C. increased respiratory reserve and decreased oxygen demand
B. The placental barrier consists of two layers of cells and D. increased respiratory depth and decreased respiratory rate -
allows the mother's blood that contains high ANSWER -B. increased respiratory rate and decreased
concentrations of oxygen to directly mix with the blood of the respiratory reserve
fetus.
C. The placenta, also referred to as the afterbirth, provides
oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and is expelled
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, EMT - Chapter 33: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Test Questions
with Verified Answers
Pregnant women are advised to take iron supplements, such as
prenatal vitamins, because: After the fetus has descended into the pelvis at the end of the
A. iron makes the blood clot faster, which protects the mother third trimester, many mothers experience:
from excessive bleeding during delivery. A. midback pain.
B. the blood naturally thins during pregnancy, which B. a bloated feeling.
predisposes the mother to severe bleeding. C. an urge to push.
C. white blood cells decrease during pregnancy, which D. easier breathing. - ANSWER -D. easier breathing.
increases the mother's risk of an infection.
D. pregnancy causes a decreased number of red blood cells,
which predisposes the mother to anemia. - ANSWER -D.
pregnancy causes a decreased number of red blood cells, The third stage of labor begins when the:
which predisposes the mother to anemia. A. placenta is fully delivered.
B. cervix is completely dilated.
C. umbilical cord has been clamped.
D. baby is expelled from the vagina. - ANSWER -D. baby
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the is expelled from the vagina.
first stage of labor for approximately:
A. 4 hours.
B. 8 hours.
C. 10 hours. Preeclampsia MOST commonly occurs after the ____ week of
D. 16 hours. - ANSWER -D. 16 hours. gestation.
A. 12th
B. 20th
C. 24th
The onset of labor begins with: D. 30th - ANSWER -D. 30th
A. thinning of the uterus.
B. full dilation of the cervix.
C. increased fetal movement.
D. contractions of the uterus. - ANSWER -D. contractions Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include:
of the uterus. A. headache and edema.
B. marked hypoglycemia.
C. dyspnea and bradycardia.
D. dysuria and constipation. - ANSWER -A. headache and
The term primigravida refers to a woman who: edema.
A. has never been pregnant.
B. has had only one live birth.
C. is pregnant for the first time.
D. has had more than one live baby. - ANSWER -C. is Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as:
pregnant for the first time. A. high levels of protein in the patient's urine.
B. hypertension in the 20th week of pregnancy.
C. seizures that result from severe hypertension.
D. a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg. -
Which of the following occurs during true labor? ANSWER -C. seizures that result from severe
A. Uterine contractions decrease in intensity. hypertension.
B. The uterus becomes very soft and movable.
C. Uterine contractions become more regular.
D. Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds. -
ANSWER -C. Uterine contractions become more regular. Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when:
A. a supine position kinks the ascending aorta.
B. the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena cava.
C. the superior vena cava is compressed by the uterus.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by: D. blood pressure decreases as a result of hypovolemia. -
A. regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity. ANSWER -B. the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior
B. alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions. vena cava.
C. pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions.
D. a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions
begin. - ANSWER -B. alleviation of pain with movement or
changing positions. A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing
scant vaginal bleeding. During transport,
you note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic,
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