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Which structure allows the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, as well as removal of wastes
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Placenta
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Which is indicated first for a pregnant pt with no medical history who is experiencing seizures
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Mag Sulfate
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When assisting with delivery, which sequence is correct after instructing the mother to stop pushing when the baby's head has delivered
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Suction mouth first then nose
direct head downward to deliver anterior shoulder direct head upward to deliver posterior shoulder |
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A newborn has blue extremities, a pink torso, a strong active cry, a heart rate of 104, and some flexion of its extremities. What is the newborn's APGAR score
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8
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33yof is 30 weeks pregnant, alert and complaining of steady, bright red vaginal bleeding that begun 1/2 hour ago. Denies pain and contractions but states she had spotting on and off. What is most likely happening
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Placenta previa
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Which statement about changes in maternal physiology during pregnancy is TRUE
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Progesterone causes a decrease in airway resistance
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Which statement about the unbilical cord is TRUE
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The umbilical vein supplies oxygenated blood to the fetus
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Which stage of gestation begins at 8 weeks and continues until delivery
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Fetal
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Which would be considered routine prehospital care of the patient exhibiting indications of imminent delivery
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Establish IV of normal saline
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When measuring the distance from the symphysis pubis to the uterine fundus, each cm is roughly ____ of gestation
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1 week
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Which is NOT appropriate when assisting with prehospital delivery
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Rotate the baby's head to the side as soon as it delivers
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What is NOT a function of the placenta
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Supplying the developing fetus with maternal blood
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Which is NOT useful to the prehospital care provider when obtaining history of a pregnant pt
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The father's general health
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When the fetal scalp is visible at the vaginal opening during a contraction, this is known as
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Crowning
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Which is the most reliable sign of impending delivery
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Crowning
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The structure that connects the umbilical vein directly to the inferior vena cava is the
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ductus venosus
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Place the following neonatal resuscitation procedures in correct order
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5-suctioning
1-tactile stimulation 4-oxygen admin 3-assist ventilations 2-CPR 6-Admin of cardiac meds |
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32yof complains of contractions 45min ago. 39 weeks pregnant G3P2. States contractions are 2 min apart but membranes are not ruptured. She is anxious and responds when asked if she feels an urge to move bowels. What is happening
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Imminent delivery
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The umbilical cord should be clamped in two places and cut ____ cm from the newborn
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10-15
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Which maternal change is expected during pregnancy
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increased cardiac output, increase in blood volume
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Which statement about physological changes during pregnancy are true EXCEPT
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the urinary bladder is displaced posteriorly and inferiorly
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Which best describes the routine care of a newborn
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Suctioning of the airway w/a bulb syringe, tactile stimulation, grying, warming, APGAR stimulation
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Which paramedic actions is indicated after uncomplicated delivery of the newborn
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Performing fundal massage to maintain uterine contraction
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The premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is called
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abruptio placentae
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Which refers to the time from conception to birth
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prenatal
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