EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
Placenta previa is defined as:
A) delivery of a portion of the placenta before the baby.
B) premature placental separation from the uterine wall.
C) abnormal development and functioning of the
placenta.
D) development of the placenta over the cervical
opening. - correct answers✅D
2. Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by:
A) regular contractions of progressively increasing
intensity.
B) alleviation of pain with movement or changing
positions.
C) pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the
contractions.
D) a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the
contractions begin. - correct answers✅B
3. Abruptio placenta occurs when:
A) the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine
wall.
B) a tear in the placenta causes severe internal
hemorrhage.
,EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
C) the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the
uterus.
D) the placenta develops over and covers the cervical
opening. - correct answers✅A
4. The onset of labor begins with:
A) thinning of the uterus.
B) full dilation of the cervix.
C) increased fetal movement.
D) contractions of the uterus. - correct answers✅D
5. Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when:
A) a supine position kinks the ascending aorta.
B) the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena
cava.
C) the superior vena cava is compressed by the uterus.
D) blood pressure decreases as a result of hypovolemia. -
correct answers✅B
6. Following delivery of the placenta, the mother is
experiencing vaginal bleeding. After massaging the
uterine fundus and allowing the mother to breastfeed, the
bleeding stops. This occurred because:
A) breastfeeding causes uterine blood vessels to dilate.
,EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
B) a portion of the placenta was retained in the uterus.
C) uterine massage increases blood flow to the uterus.
D) these actions simulate the production of oxytocin and
cause uterine contraction. - correct answers✅D
7. You have just delivered a baby boy. His body is pink,
but his hands and feet are blue. His heart rate is
approximately 110 beats/min and his respirations are
rapid and irregular. He has a weak cry when stimulated
and resists attempts to straighten his legs. His Apgar
score is:
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9 - correct answers✅C
8. You have just delivered a premature baby. Your
assessment reveals that he is breathing adequately;
however, his heart rate is 90 beats/min. You should:
A) keep him warm and ventilate with a BVM.
B) begin chest compressions and reassess in 30 seconds.
C) clamp and cut the umbilical cord and keep him warm.
D) assess his skin color and give free-flow oxygen as
needed. - correct answers✅A
, EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
9. Which of the following occurs during true labor?
A) Uterine contractions decrease in intensity.
B) The uterus becomes very soft and movable.
C) Uterine contractions become more regular.
D) Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds. - correct
answers✅C
10. Which of the following is NOT generally considered an
obstetrical emergency?
A) Failure of the placenta to deliver after 30 minutes
B) Significant bleeding after delivery of the placenta
C) Return of contractions following delivery of the baby
D) More than 500 mL of blood loss before placental
delivery - correct answers✅C
11. If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score
should be calculated at:
A) 7:53.
B) 7:57.
C) 7:59.
D) 8:00. - correct answers✅B
Question And Answers 2024
Placenta previa is defined as:
A) delivery of a portion of the placenta before the baby.
B) premature placental separation from the uterine wall.
C) abnormal development and functioning of the
placenta.
D) development of the placenta over the cervical
opening. - correct answers✅D
2. Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by:
A) regular contractions of progressively increasing
intensity.
B) alleviation of pain with movement or changing
positions.
C) pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the
contractions.
D) a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the
contractions begin. - correct answers✅B
3. Abruptio placenta occurs when:
A) the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine
wall.
B) a tear in the placenta causes severe internal
hemorrhage.
,EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
C) the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the
uterus.
D) the placenta develops over and covers the cervical
opening. - correct answers✅A
4. The onset of labor begins with:
A) thinning of the uterus.
B) full dilation of the cervix.
C) increased fetal movement.
D) contractions of the uterus. - correct answers✅D
5. Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when:
A) a supine position kinks the ascending aorta.
B) the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena
cava.
C) the superior vena cava is compressed by the uterus.
D) blood pressure decreases as a result of hypovolemia. -
correct answers✅B
6. Following delivery of the placenta, the mother is
experiencing vaginal bleeding. After massaging the
uterine fundus and allowing the mother to breastfeed, the
bleeding stops. This occurred because:
A) breastfeeding causes uterine blood vessels to dilate.
,EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
B) a portion of the placenta was retained in the uterus.
C) uterine massage increases blood flow to the uterus.
D) these actions simulate the production of oxytocin and
cause uterine contraction. - correct answers✅D
7. You have just delivered a baby boy. His body is pink,
but his hands and feet are blue. His heart rate is
approximately 110 beats/min and his respirations are
rapid and irregular. He has a weak cry when stimulated
and resists attempts to straighten his legs. His Apgar
score is:
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9 - correct answers✅C
8. You have just delivered a premature baby. Your
assessment reveals that he is breathing adequately;
however, his heart rate is 90 beats/min. You should:
A) keep him warm and ventilate with a BVM.
B) begin chest compressions and reassess in 30 seconds.
C) clamp and cut the umbilical cord and keep him warm.
D) assess his skin color and give free-flow oxygen as
needed. - correct answers✅A
, EMT Exam 6 Chap 33-41 (JBL) Exam
Question And Answers 2024
9. Which of the following occurs during true labor?
A) Uterine contractions decrease in intensity.
B) The uterus becomes very soft and movable.
C) Uterine contractions become more regular.
D) Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds. - correct
answers✅C
10. Which of the following is NOT generally considered an
obstetrical emergency?
A) Failure of the placenta to deliver after 30 minutes
B) Significant bleeding after delivery of the placenta
C) Return of contractions following delivery of the baby
D) More than 500 mL of blood loss before placental
delivery - correct answers✅C
11. If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score
should be calculated at:
A) 7:53.
B) 7:57.
C) 7:59.
D) 8:00. - correct answers✅B
