EMT Final Exam (OB and Peds) Graded A+ 2022|2023

In which of the following situations would the EMT MOST likely deliver a baby at the scene? A tornado has struck and blocked the only route to the hospital. The 5-minute Apgar assessment of a newborn reveals a heart rate of 130 beats/min, cyanosis to the hands and feet, and rapid respirations. The infant cries when you flick the soles of its feet and resists attempts to straighten its legs. These findings equate to an Apgar score of: 9 Upon delivery of the baby's head, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around its neck. You should: make one attempt to gently remove the cord from around its neck. A prolapsed umbilical cord is dangerous because the: baby's head may compress the cord, cutting off its supply of oxygen.