Question 1

Which of the following is true concerning trauma in the pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother's body will preferentially protect the life of the fetus over that of the mother. 
B)  She may lose up to 35% of her blood volume before exhibiting signs of shock. 
C)  The increase in blood volume during pregnancy makes shock an unlikely cause of death. 
D)  She may lose up to 15% of her blood volume before exhibiting signs of shock. 
A)  The mother's body will preferentially protect the life of the fetus over that of the mother. 
B)  She may lose up to 35% of her blood volume before exhibiting signs of shock. 
C)  The increase in blood volume during pregnancy makes shock an unlikely cause of death. 
D)  She may lose up to 15% of her blood volume before exhibiting signs of shock.

Question 2

You are called to assess a pregnant woman who is approximately 7 months pregnant.She states that her pregnancy has been uneventful but she is experiencing intermittent headaches.Her vital signs are pulse 118,respirations 22,blood pressure 138/88,and blood sugar 148.Which of the following is true regarding a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her pulse rate should be lower than normal. 
B)  Her respirations usually remain the same during pregnancy. 
C)  Her blood pressure is usually higher during pregnancy. 
D)  Diabetes may be made worse during pregnancy. 
A)  Her pulse rate should be lower than normal. 
B)  Her respirations usually remain the same during pregnancy. 
C)  Her blood pressure is usually higher during pregnancy. 
D)  Diabetes may be made worse during pregnancy.

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate question to ask while evaluating a woman in labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you know who the father is and what is his medical history? 
B)  When was the last time you were sexually active? 
C)  Is this your first pregnancy? 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Do you know who the father is and what is his medical history? 
B)  When was the last time you were sexually active? 
C)  Is this your first pregnancy? 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

When clamping the umbilical cord,the clamp closest to the baby should be approximately ________ inch(es)from the infant's body.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  12 
C)  1 
D)  7 
A)  3 
B)  12 
C)  1 
D)  7

Question 5

The term for a baby developing inside the mother's womb after week 8 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  infant. 
B)  chorion. 
C)  fetus. 
D)  neonate. 
A)  infant. 
B)  chorion. 
C)  fetus. 
D)  neonate.

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the term crowning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete dilation of the cervix 
B)  Presenting part of the baby being visible at the vaginal opening 
C)  Delivery of the head during a breech birth, completing delivery 
D)  Discharge of bloody mucus 
A)  Complete dilation of the cervix 
B)  Presenting part of the baby being visible at the vaginal opening 
C)  Delivery of the head during a breech birth, completing delivery 
D)  Discharge of bloody mucus

Question 7

What is the temporary organ of pregnancy,which functions to supply the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervix 
B)  Uterus 
C)  Amnion 
D)  Placenta 
A)  Cervix 
B)  Uterus 
C)  Amnion 
D)  Placenta

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT part of a basic obstetrics kit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Umbilical cord clamps 
B)  Surgical scissors 
C)  Baby blanket 
D)  Packet of suture material 
A)  Umbilical cord clamps 
B)  Surgical scissors 
C)  Baby blanket 
D)  Packet of suture material

Question 9

You are called for a women who is about to deliver.During the labor process,your patient's water breaks.She experiences a rush of warm water and an increase in uterine contractions.The purpose of the amniotic fluid is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide lubrication during the delivery of the baby. 
B)  help maintain a constant fetal body temperature. 
C)  allow the fetus to float during development. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  provide lubrication during the delivery of the baby. 
B)  help maintain a constant fetal body temperature. 
C)  allow the fetus to float during development. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT relevant in determining whether or not delivery is imminent for a woman in labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining if the patient feels as if she needs to move her bowels 
B)  Finding out how many pregnancies the patient has had 
C)  Phoning the patient's obstetrician for advice 
D)  Asking how long ago the contractions began 
A)  Determining if the patient feels as if she needs to move her bowels 
B)  Finding out how many pregnancies the patient has had 
C)  Phoning the patient's obstetrician for advice 
D)  Asking how long ago the contractions began

Exam 32: Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies

Which of the following is true concerning trauma in the pregnant woman?

Which of the following is an appropriate question to ask while evaluating a woman in labor?

When clamping the umbilical cord,the clamp closest to the baby should be approximately ________ inch(es)from the infant's body.

The term for a baby developing inside the mother's womb after week 8 is:

Which of the following BEST describes the term crowning?

What is the temporary organ of pregnancy,which functions to supply the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients?

Which of the following is NOT part of a basic obstetrics kit?

You are called for a women who is about to deliver.During the labor process,your patient's water breaks.She experiences a rush of warm water and an increase in uterine contractions.The purpose of the amniotic fluid is to:

Which of the following is NOT relevant in determining whether or not delivery is imminent for a woman in labor?

Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

The Well-Being of the Emt

Lifting and Moving Patients

Medicallegal and Ethical Issues

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Ventilation, perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology

Life Span Development

Airway Management

Respiration and Artificial Ventilation

Scene Size-Up

The Primary Assessment

Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices

The Secondary Assessment

Communication and Documentation

General Pharmacology

Respiratory Emergencies

Cardiac Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status

Allergic Reaction

Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

Abdominal Emergencies

Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide

Hematologic and Renal Emergencies

Bleeding and Shock

Soft-Tissue Trauma

Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Musculoskeletal Trauma

Trauma to the Head, neck, and Spine

Multisystem Trauma

Environmental Emergencies

Pediatric Emergencies

Geriatric Emergencies

Emergencies for Patients With Special Challenges

Ems Operations

Hazardous Materials, multiple-Casualty Incidents,

Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication

Ems Response to Terrorism

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