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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, 6th edition
Volume 5: Special Considerations and Operations
(Bledsoe) Chapter 1 to 16
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Volume 5: Special Considerations and Operations
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Table of contents
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Chapter 1. Gynecology
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Chapter 2. Obstetrics
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Chapter 3. Neonatology
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Chapter 4. Pediatrics
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Chapter 5. Geriatrics
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Chapter 6. Abuse, Neglect, and Assault
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Chapter 7. The Challenged Patient
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Chapter 8. Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient
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Chapter 9. Ground Ambulance Operations
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Chapter 10. Air Medical Operations
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Chapter 11. Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Management
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Chapter 12. Rescue Awareness and Operations
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Chapter 13. Hazardous Materials
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Chapter 14. Crime Scene Awareness
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Chapter 15. Rural EMS
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Chapter 16. Responding to Terrorist Acts
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Volume 5: Special Considerations and Operations
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Chapter 1: Gynecology cd c d
1) The paramedic accurately describes the difference between endometritis and endometriosi
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when she states:
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A) "Endometriosis is an infection of the uterine lining, while endometritis occurs when
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endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus." cd cd cd cd cd cd
B) "Endometriosis occurs in women under age 40, while endometriosis is more common in
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women who are older." cd cd cd
C) "Endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining, while endometriosis occurs when
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endometrial tissue is found outside the uterus." cd cd cd cd cd cd
D) "Endometritis patients can be transported code 2, while those with endometriosis should
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always go code 3." cd cd cd
Answer: C c d
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2) Your patient tells you that she is being treated for cystitis. You recognize that she is being
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A) ovarian cysts.
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B) pelvic inflammatory disease.
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C) a urinary tract infection.
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D) an ectopic pregnancy.
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Answer: C c d
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3) Which of the following is TRUE of mittelschmerz?
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A) It is typically located unilaterally in one of the upper abdominal quadrants.
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B) It is usually accompanied by heavy vaginal bleeding.
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C) It is associated with ovulation.
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D) It is a sign of ectopic pregnancy.
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Answer: C c d
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4) Menorrhagia is:
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A) irregular cycles of menstruation.
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B) painful menstruation.
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C) absence of menstruation.
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D) excessive menstrual flow.
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Answer: D c d
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5) Mittelschmerz refers to which of the following?
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A) Purulent vaginal discharge
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B) False labor pains
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C) Midcycle abdominal pain
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D) Painful urination
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Answer: C c d
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6) Which of the following occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
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A) Ovulation
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B) An increase in uterine vascularity
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C) Endometrial thickening
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D) A drop in estrogen levels
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Answer: C c d
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7) The innermost lining of the uterus is called the:
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A) myometrium.
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B) perimetrium.
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C) endometrium
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D) vasometrium.
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Answer: C c d
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Objective: 2 c d