EMT Block 4 Quiz Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EMT Block 4 Quiz Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the normal gestation period for a full-term pregnancy? Approximately 40 weeks What is the first stage of labor characterized by? Regular contractions and cervical dilation What is the most reliable sign that delivery is imminent? The mother feels the urge to push or bear down What should you do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck during delivery? Gently attempt to slip it over the baby’s head What is the priority action after a baby is delivered and not crying or breathing? Dry, warm, stimulate, and suction if needed 2 What APGAR component is evaluated by checking the baby’s muscle tone? Activity What is the ideal position for a woman in late pregnancy experiencing hypotension? Left lateral recumbent position What should you suspect if a pregnant woman in her third trimester presents with painless vaginal bleeding? Placenta previa What condition involves premature separation of the placenta from the uterus and causes painful bleeding? Abruptio placentae What is the best way to assess for crowning in a laboring patient? Visually inspect the perineum during a contraction What is a common cause of seizures in pregnant women after 20 weeks gestation? 3 Eclampsia What should you do first after delivering a baby? Dry and stimulate the infant while keeping them warm How should you care for the umbilical cord after cutting it? Clamp it in two places and cut between the clamps What is a prolapsed cord? The umbilical cord presents before the baby during delivery What should you do if you observe a prolapsed cord during delivery? Elevate the mother’s hips and insert a gloved hand to relieve pressure What is the expected respiratory rate for a newborn? 30 to 60 breaths per minute What is the most effective method of cooling a febrile pediatric patient? 4 Remove excess clothing and apply tepid water What is the leading cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children? Respiratory failure What is the most common cause of seizures in pediatric