FISDAP OB/PEDS Paramedic Exam fully solved & updated (latest version
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Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - (ANSWER)The fundus
Placenta Previa - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood
pressure, you should suspect? - (ANSWER)Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? - (ANSWER)Attempt
to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 : -
(ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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
, FISDAP OB/PEDS Paramedic Exam fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) | Latest
Eclampsia - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Chest
compressions and ventilate.
What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning products? -
(ANSWER)Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much
How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable -
(ANSWER)Emergency to level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm.
What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. - (ANSWER)Administer a
benzo, such as versed.
primigravida - (ANSWER)a woman who is pregnant for the first time
gestation - (ANSWER)period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
Gravida - (ANSWER)number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of outcome of pregnancy.
primipara - (ANSWER)first birth/pregnancy
epiglotitis - (ANSWER)in child, drooling, high fever, stridor, tripod position, inability to swallow, SUDDEN
ONSET (put nothing in mouth, transport immediately and quietly, 02 it tolerated, do not intervene if not
necessary- crying may cause further obstruction of airway)
verified for accuracy) | Latest
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - (ANSWER)The fundus
Placenta Previa - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood
pressure, you should suspect? - (ANSWER)Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? - (ANSWER)Attempt
to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 : -
(ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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
, FISDAP OB/PEDS Paramedic Exam fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) | Latest
Eclampsia - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Chest
compressions and ventilate.
What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning products? -
(ANSWER)Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much
How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable -
(ANSWER)Emergency to level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm.
What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. - (ANSWER)Administer a
benzo, such as versed.
primigravida - (ANSWER)a woman who is pregnant for the first time
gestation - (ANSWER)period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
Gravida - (ANSWER)number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of outcome of pregnancy.
primipara - (ANSWER)first birth/pregnancy
epiglotitis - (ANSWER)in child, drooling, high fever, stridor, tripod position, inability to swallow, SUDDEN
ONSET (put nothing in mouth, transport immediately and quietly, 02 it tolerated, do not intervene if not
necessary- crying may cause further obstruction of airway)
