EMT CHAPTER33 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband
tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a
headache for the past few days. You should: - ANSWER-place her on her side,
administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for: -
ANSWER-an ectopic pregnancy.
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for
approximately: - ANSWER-16 hours.
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that: - ANSWER-is wrapped around the
baby's neck.
A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs
of shock because: - ANSWER-pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood
volume.
By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the
mother's: - ANSWER-belly button.
Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn
include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-positive-pressure ventilations.
During your visual inspection of a 25-year-old woman in labor, you see the baby's head
crowning at the vaginal opening. What should you do? - ANSWER-Apply gentle
pressure to the baby's head as it delivers.
Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have
clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is
experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should: - ANSWER-firmly massage the
uterine fundus with a circular motion.
From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery? - ANSWER-
Uterus
If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at: - ANSWER-
7:57.
The amniotic fluid serves to: - ANSWER-insulate and protect the fetus
The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates: - ANSWER-that the baby's
airway may be obstructed
A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband
tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a
headache for the past few days. You should: - ANSWER-place her on her side,
administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for: -
ANSWER-an ectopic pregnancy.
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for
approximately: - ANSWER-16 hours.
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that: - ANSWER-is wrapped around the
baby's neck.
A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs
of shock because: - ANSWER-pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood
volume.
By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the
mother's: - ANSWER-belly button.
Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn
include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-positive-pressure ventilations.
During your visual inspection of a 25-year-old woman in labor, you see the baby's head
crowning at the vaginal opening. What should you do? - ANSWER-Apply gentle
pressure to the baby's head as it delivers.
Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have
clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is
experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should: - ANSWER-firmly massage the
uterine fundus with a circular motion.
From what internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery? - ANSWER-
Uterus
If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at: - ANSWER-
7:57.
The amniotic fluid serves to: - ANSWER-insulate and protect the fetus
The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates: - ANSWER-that the baby's
airway may be obstructed
