EMT JBL MOD EXAM 8
A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her
blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days.
You should:
Select one:
A.administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport.
B.elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm.
C.place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
D.insert an oral airway and ventilate her with a bag-valve mask. - Answer-C.place her on her side,
administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing vaginal bleeding. During transport, you
note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. You should:
Select one:
A.place her in a left lateral recumbent position.
B.ventilate her with a bag-mask device.
C.carefully place sterile gauze into her vagina.
D.position her supine and elevate her legs 12 inches. - Answer-A.place her in a left lateral recumbent
position.
A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for:
Select one:
A.placenta previa.
B.preeclampsia.
,C.gestational diabetes.
D.an ectopic pregnancy. - Answer-D.an ectopic pregnancy.
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for approximately:
Select one:
A.8 hours.
B.4 hours.
C.16 hours.
D.10 hours. - Answer-C.16 hours.
Abruptio placenta occurs when:
Select one:
A.the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the uterus.
B.the placenta develops over and covers the cervical opening.
C.the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall.
D.a tear in the placenta causes severe internal hemorrhage. - Answer-C.the placenta prematurely
separates from the uterine wall.
After delivery of a pulseless and apneic infant who has a foul odor, skin sloughing, and diffuse blistering,
you should:
Select one:
A.dry the infant off to stimulate breathing.
B.provide emotional support to the mother.
C.begin full resuscitation and transport.
D.report the case to the medical examiner. - Answer-B.provide emotional support to the mother.
, After 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:
Select one:
A.a portion of the placenta was retained in the uterus.
B.the production of oxytocin caused uterine contraction.
C.uterine massage increases blood flow to the uterus.
D.breastfeeding causes uterine blood vessels to dilate. - Answer-B.the production of oxytocin caused
uterine contraction.
After the fetus has descended into the pelvis at the end of the third trimester, many mothers
experience:
Select one:
A.mid-back pain.
B.an urge to push.
C.easier breathing.
D.a bloated feeling. - Answer-C.easier breathing.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by:
Select one:
A.pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions.
B.alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions.
C.a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions begin.
D.regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity. - Answer-B.alleviation of pain with
movement or changing positions.
CPR is in progress on a pulseless and apneic 29-year-old woman who is 37 weeks pregnant. When
treating this patient, the EMT should:
A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband tells you that her
blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days.
You should:
Select one:
A.administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport.
B.elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm.
C.place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
D.insert an oral airway and ventilate her with a bag-valve mask. - Answer-C.place her on her side,
administer high-flow oxygen, and transport.
A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing vaginal bleeding. During transport, you
note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. You should:
Select one:
A.place her in a left lateral recumbent position.
B.ventilate her with a bag-mask device.
C.carefully place sterile gauze into her vagina.
D.position her supine and elevate her legs 12 inches. - Answer-A.place her in a left lateral recumbent
position.
A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for:
Select one:
A.placenta previa.
B.preeclampsia.
,C.gestational diabetes.
D.an ectopic pregnancy. - Answer-D.an ectopic pregnancy.
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for approximately:
Select one:
A.8 hours.
B.4 hours.
C.16 hours.
D.10 hours. - Answer-C.16 hours.
Abruptio placenta occurs when:
Select one:
A.the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the uterus.
B.the placenta develops over and covers the cervical opening.
C.the placenta prematurely separates from the uterine wall.
D.a tear in the placenta causes severe internal hemorrhage. - Answer-C.the placenta prematurely
separates from the uterine wall.
After delivery of a pulseless and apneic infant who has a foul odor, skin sloughing, and diffuse blistering,
you should:
Select one:
A.dry the infant off to stimulate breathing.
B.provide emotional support to the mother.
C.begin full resuscitation and transport.
D.report the case to the medical examiner. - Answer-B.provide emotional support to the mother.
, After 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:
Select one:
A.a portion of the placenta was retained in the uterus.
B.the production of oxytocin caused uterine contraction.
C.uterine massage increases blood flow to the uterus.
D.breastfeeding causes uterine blood vessels to dilate. - Answer-B.the production of oxytocin caused
uterine contraction.
After the fetus has descended into the pelvis at the end of the third trimester, many mothers
experience:
Select one:
A.mid-back pain.
B.an urge to push.
C.easier breathing.
D.a bloated feeling. - Answer-C.easier breathing.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by:
Select one:
A.pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions.
B.alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions.
C.a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions begin.
D.regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity. - Answer-B.alleviation of pain with
movement or changing positions.
CPR is in progress on a pulseless and apneic 29-year-old woman who is 37 weeks pregnant. When
treating this patient, the EMT should:
