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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, and hypotensive. In addition to administering 100% oxygen, you should:
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place her in a left lateral recumbent position.
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A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for approximately:
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16 hours.
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A precipitous labor and delivery is MOST common in women who:
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have delivered a baby before.
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After a baby is born, it is important to:
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ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed.
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During delivery of the baby's head, you should suction the mouth before the nose because:
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suctioning the nose first may cause the baby to gasp and aspirate fluid
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Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by
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alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions
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If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at:
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7:57
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From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery?
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uterus
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The leading cause of maternal death during the first trimester of pregnancy is:
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internal bleeding caused by a ruptured ectopic pregnancy
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Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when:
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the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena cava.
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The umbilical cord
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Either carries to the baby via the umbilical vein
Or carries blood away from the baby via the artery ????????? |
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Your 22-year-old patient is in active labor. Upon visual inspection, you note that the infant's leg is protruding from the vagina. Appropriate management of this situation includes:
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placing the mother supine with her head down and pelvis elevated.
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You have just delivered a baby boy. His body is pink, but his hands and feet are blue. His heart rate is approximately 110 beats/min and his respirations are rapid and irregular. He has a weak cry when stimulated and resists attempts to straighten his legs. His Apgar score is:
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8
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While examining a woman in labor, you see the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. You should:
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push the infant's head away from the cord.
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Which of the following statements regarding the placenta is correct?
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The placenta allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other products to transfer between the mother and fetus but does not allow blood to mix between the mother and fetus.
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Which of the following is NOT generally considered an obstetrical emergency?
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return of contractions following delivery of the baby
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Vigorous suctioning of a newborn's airway is indicated if:
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there is meconium in the amniotic fluid.
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The amniotic fluid serves to:
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insulate and protect the fetus.
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Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as:
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seizures that result from severe hypertension.
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If a newborn's heart rate is less than 60 beats/min following delivery, you should:
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flick the sole of feet
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Preeclampsia MOST commonly occurs after the ____ week of gestation.
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30th
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Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include:
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headache and edema
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A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
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is wrapped around the baby's neck
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A newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within _______ seconds following birth
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15 to 30
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Abruptio placenta occurs when:
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the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall.
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