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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 5 LATEST EXAMmenstruation starts - ANSWER: 11-16
purpose of the amniotic sac - ANSWER: protect and insulate fetus
during true labor, contractions: - ANSWER: increase in intensity and become closer
together
the end of the third trimester the baby sinks into the birth canal (lightening) which
reliefs what of the mother - ANSWER: breathing
what to do when there is a nuchal cord - ANSWER: try to pull around the baby's
neck, if unsuccessful cut
what to do in the case of a limb presentation - ANSWER: cover the limb and
transport the mother supine, head down, pelvis elevated
only 2 times that you put your gloved hand into a woman's vagina - ANSWER: breech
birth and prolapsed cord
requirements for a baby to be premature - ANSWER: under 36 weeks or less that 5
pounds
grunting in children is - ANSWER: attempt to keep alveoli open by increasing
pressure in the chest cavity
don't access BP in children under - ANSWER: 3
PAT - ANSWER: allows you to forms a general impression of the child quickly and
visually
NPAs are rarely used in - ANSWER: infants under 1
what happens in an NPA is too long - ANSWER: stimulate the vagus nerve, slows HR,
enters esophagus and causes gastric distention
most common S&S of head injury in children - ANSWER: nausea and vomiting
the umbilical cord has - ANSWER: 2 arteries and 1 vein
priority after child is born - ANSWER: airway, then keep warm and dry
respiratory rate of infant 1 month to 1 year - ANSWER: 30 to 60
respiratory rate of toddler 1 to 3 years - ANSWER: 24 to 40
, respiratory rate of preschool 4 to 5 years - ANSWER: 22 to 34
respiratory rate of school 6 to 12 years - ANSWER: 18 to 30
respiratory rate of adolescent 13 to 18 years - ANSWER: 12 to 16
pulse rate of newborn to 3 months - ANSWER: 85 to 205
pulse rate of 3 months to 2 years - ANSWER: 100 to 190
pulse rate of 2 years to 10 years - ANSWER: 60 to 140
pulse rate of over 10 year olds - ANSWER: 60 to 100
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but
restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak,
and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she
inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should:
A. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed
secondary assessment, and transport promptly.
B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm,
elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay.
C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area
for signs of trauma, place her on her side, and transport.
D. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing into her
vagina, perform a rapid secondary assessment, and transport. - ANSWER: B.
administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm,
elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay
A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of _________.
A. bleeding associated with stress
B. abdominal pain associated with menstruation
C. aches and fever associated with urination
D. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse - ANSWER: B. abdominal pain
associated with menstruation
Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following?
A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Vaginal trauma
C. Spontaneous abortion
D. All of these answers are correct. - ANSWER: D. All of these answers are correct.
During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the
EMT should attempt to determine which of the following?
Select one:
A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle
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