EMT- Chapter 23 Review Test 2024.

EMT- Chapter 23 Review Test 2024.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: - ANSWER 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 _________. - ANSWER abdominal pain associated with menstruation Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following? - ANSWER All of these answers are correct (Ectopic pregnancy, Vaginal trauma, Spontaneous abortion) During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT should attempt to determine which of the following? - ANSWER All of these answers are correct (The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle, The possibility that the patient may be pregnant, If the patient is sexually active) In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall: - ANSWER becomes engorged with blood In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of the following? - ANSWER All of these answers are correct (Immediately write down your observations of the scene before assessing the patient, Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider, Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about the perpetrator) In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by conditions such as polyps or cancer: - ANSWER may be relatively painless It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual period to: - ANSWER experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted