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Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? -:- The fundus Placenta Previa -:- Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd trimester. Best indicator to assess c...

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OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide
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Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions?


✓ -:- The fundus




Placenta Previa


✓ -:- Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part of or all of

the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd

trimester.




Best indicator to assess circulation in children


✓ -:- Cap refill.




A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally

low blood pressure, you should suspect?


✓ -:- Ectopic pregnancy




A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should?

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✓ -:- Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.




supine hypotensive syndrome


✓ -:- The uterus compresses the inferior vena cava reducing blood return.

Occurs when the patient is left in supine position, place patient on left

side.




Nuchal cord


✓ -:- when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck




The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or draughts is

loss by :


✓ -:- Convection, dry them, wrap them in a blanket and put a hat on them

if you are able to.




Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients


✓ -:- Infants: Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging

fontanel.



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Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and

photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)




Pre-eclampsia


✓ -:- When a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in

the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.

Hypertension 140/90




Eclampsia


✓ -:- most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia

symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures




What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart rate of 60?


✓ -:- Chest compressions and ventilate.




What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning

products?


✓ -:- Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much




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