FISDAP OBGYN / PEDIATRICS & OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - (ANSWER)Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the
mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid
compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output.
hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - (ANSWER)A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly
form a general impression of the infant or child without touching him or her; consists of assessing
appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin.
Complications from spinal immobilization - (ANSWER)children will need extra padding
Anatomical differences in pediatrics - (ANSWER)Smaller airway, tongue larger in ratio to pharynx than
adult, smaller reserve of everything (blood volume, O2, electrolytes, glucose, homeostasis), more
flexible (don't break bones as often), compensate better but for a shorter time and decompensate
quicker, more susceptible to febrile seizure, weaker
immune system
Indications for suctioning a newborn - (ANSWER)Meconium (suction aggressively), amniotic fluid after
birth, anything in airway
Expected anatomical/physiological changes for each trimester - (ANSWER)Trimester 1. uterus begins to
grow placenta, adds to blood supply and increases HR
Trimester 2. leg cramps + heart burn, appetite increase + weight gain
Trimester 3. cardiac output increased, vomiting, unstable joints
Dysfunctional bleeding in a pregnant patient - (ANSWER)Ectopic pregnancy, abruptio placenta, placenta
previa, miscarriage (spontaneous abortion)
s/s of meningitis - (ANSWER)- children > 2: Fever, headache, stiff neck
- newborns: poor feeding, inactive, irritability, bulging fontanel
ANSWERS 2025
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - (ANSWER)Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the
mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid
compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output.
hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - (ANSWER)A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly
form a general impression of the infant or child without touching him or her; consists of assessing
appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin.
Complications from spinal immobilization - (ANSWER)children will need extra padding
Anatomical differences in pediatrics - (ANSWER)Smaller airway, tongue larger in ratio to pharynx than
adult, smaller reserve of everything (blood volume, O2, electrolytes, glucose, homeostasis), more
flexible (don't break bones as often), compensate better but for a shorter time and decompensate
quicker, more susceptible to febrile seizure, weaker
immune system
Indications for suctioning a newborn - (ANSWER)Meconium (suction aggressively), amniotic fluid after
birth, anything in airway
Expected anatomical/physiological changes for each trimester - (ANSWER)Trimester 1. uterus begins to
grow placenta, adds to blood supply and increases HR
Trimester 2. leg cramps + heart burn, appetite increase + weight gain
Trimester 3. cardiac output increased, vomiting, unstable joints
Dysfunctional bleeding in a pregnant patient - (ANSWER)Ectopic pregnancy, abruptio placenta, placenta
previa, miscarriage (spontaneous abortion)
s/s of meningitis - (ANSWER)- children > 2: Fever, headache, stiff neck
- newborns: poor feeding, inactive, irritability, bulging fontanel
