Health Professions - Emergency Medical Services; Helping Quiz 10

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You are delivering a baby in the patient's house. As the baby's head appears at the opening of the vagina, you notice that the amniotic membrane is still intact. You would:

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You are assessing a 29-year-old pregnant female who has signs of imminent delivery. Her past medical history includes HIV infection. Compared to a patient with no infectious disease, how will standard precautions differ for this patient?

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You have determined that you will need to perform a field delivery. Which instructions to the patient show that the EMT is properly positioning her?

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You have arrived at the side of a 35-year-old female who is 37 weeks pregnant and in labor. Your exam reveals crowning with contractions 60 seconds apart. Your immediate action would be to:

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Which statement made by the EMT indicates an understanding of the relationship between seizures and pregnancy?

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While en route for a call involving a pregnant patient, an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) on scene contacts you and reports that the patient is actively seizing. The EMR reports that she is seven months pregnant and has not been feeling well for the past three days (per family). Which instruction is critical for you to relay to the EMR?

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You are responding to a low-income apartment complex for a 16-year-old female who is five weeks pregnant with vaginal bleeding. When mentally reviewing possible causes of hemorrhage for this patient, which condition are you most likely to encounter given the information provided thus far?

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Which patient should the EMT be most suspicious of having a spontaneous abortion?

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Which patient should the EMT be most suspicious of having a spontaneous abortion?

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You are transporting a young female who just had a miscarriage at home. During the transport the woman weeps continually. Which statement is most appropriate given the situation?

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A 31-year-old female in her third trimester of pregnancy lost her balance and fell down a flight of stairs. Treatment included spinal motion precautions and oxygen therapy. When transporting her, the EMT should:

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You arrive at the side of a pregnant patient in her third trimester who has had vaginal bleeding for several hours. Observation reveals several blood-soaked towels on the bed. She is alert and oriented with a patent airway and adequate breathing. Her pulse is 88 beats per minute and her blood pressure is 104/66 mmHg. In caring for this patient you would:

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You have been called for a 16-year-old female with vaginal bleeding. On scene, you determine the patient to be pregnant and bleeding for 3 hours. Which statement would indicate proper care of the patient?

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A female patient who is eight and a half months pregnant states that she does not feel well and is weak with clammy skin. She denies chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. She states that she did vomit earlier in the morning and still feels somewhat nauseated. She is alert and oriented and has a patent airway. She is breathing 18 times per minute and has a heart rate of 88 beats per minute. Her blood pressure is 116/70 mmHg and her SpO2 reading is 95% on room air. The most appropriate care for this patient should include:

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You have been dispatched to a residence for a female patient who is dizzy and "passing out." An Emergency Medical Responder meets you at the door and reports that the patient is lying in bed and is nine months pregnant. Her pulse rate is 112 beats per minute and her blood pressure is 84/50 mmHg. Respirations are 24 breaths per minute and she has a room air pulse oximetry reading of 97%. What should you do as soon as you reach the patient's side?

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A woman informs you that she is eight months pregnant and fatigues easily. She is apprehensive because when she lies down, she gets dizzy and feels as though she is going to vomit. What is the EMT's best response?

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You have completed the assessment of a 32-year-old patient who is starting her seventh month of pregnancy. During your assessment, which finding should you be most concerned about?

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When assessing a 27-year-old patient who is eight months pregnant, which statement made by the patient should the EMT be most concerned about?

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When asked, a young female with abdominal pain replies that she is not sure if she is pregnant. Given this response, which question would provide the best information to determine if the patient may be pregnant?

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You are assessing a female patient who informs you that she has been pregnant four times before but delivered only once. What would be a correct way to document that information on the prehospital care report?

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A female patient is described as primigravida. Consequently, the EMT would recognize that:

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A 25-year-old female presents with abdominal pain. She appears thin and healthy, but in obvious distress. Of the many questions the EMT may ask, which one should the EMT ask early during the patient interview?

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The EMT would use the sterile scissors found in the OB kit to cut:

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Prior to delivery, the EMT prepares to create a sterile field around the patient's vaginal opening. This is best accomplished by:

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Prior to delivery, the EMT prepares to create a sterile field around the patient's vaginal opening. This is best accomplished by:

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