Ob/peds paramedic fisdap final exam
practice|| GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE
2026
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? -
CORRECTANSWER The fundus
Placenta Previa -CORRECTANSWER Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and
covering part of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the
2nd or 3rd trimester.
Best indicator to assess circulation in children -CORRECTANSWER Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an
abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? -CORRECTANSWER Ectopic
pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? -
CORRECTANSWER Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome -CORRECTANSWER The uterus compresses the inferior
vena cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is left in supine position,
place patient on left side.
, Nuchal cord -CORRECTANSWER when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck
The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or
draughts is loss by : -CORRECTANSWER Convection, dry them, wrap them in a
blanket and put a hat on them if you are able to.
Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients -CORRECTANSWER Infants:
Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging fontanel.
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and
photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)
Pre-eclampsia -CORRECTANSWER When a pregnant woman develops high blood
pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of
pregnancy. Hypertension 140/90
Eclampsia -CORRECTANSWER most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-
eclampsia symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures
What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart rate of 60? -
CORRECTANSWER Chest compressions and ventilate.
practice|| GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE
2026
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? -
CORRECTANSWER The fundus
Placenta Previa -CORRECTANSWER Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and
covering part of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the
2nd or 3rd trimester.
Best indicator to assess circulation in children -CORRECTANSWER Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an
abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? -CORRECTANSWER Ectopic
pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? -
CORRECTANSWER Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome -CORRECTANSWER The uterus compresses the inferior
vena cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is left in supine position,
place patient on left side.
, Nuchal cord -CORRECTANSWER when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck
The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or
draughts is loss by : -CORRECTANSWER Convection, dry them, wrap them in a
blanket and put a hat on them if you are able to.
Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients -CORRECTANSWER Infants:
Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging fontanel.
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and
photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)
Pre-eclampsia -CORRECTANSWER When a pregnant woman develops high blood
pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of
pregnancy. Hypertension 140/90
Eclampsia -CORRECTANSWER most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-
eclampsia symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures
What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart rate of 60? -
CORRECTANSWER Chest compressions and ventilate.
