OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide

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 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 an