OB/PEDS Paramedic study guide questions and answers graded A+.

OB/PEDS Paramedic study guide questions and answers graded A+. Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - correct answers.The fundus Placenta Previa - correct answers.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 - correct answers.Cap refill. A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? - correct answers.Ectopic pregnancy A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? - correct answers.Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses. supine hypotensive syndrome - correct answers.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 - correct 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 : - correct answers.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 - correct answers.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 - correct answers.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 - correct 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? - correct answers.Chest compressions and ventilate. What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning products? - correct answers.Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable - correct answers.Emergency to level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm. What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. - correct answers.Administer a benzo, such as versed. primigravida - correct answers.a woman who is pregnant for the first time gestation - correct d from fertilization of the ovum to birth Gravida - correct r of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of outcome of pregnancy. primipara - correct birth/pregnancy epiglotitis - correct 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) Bronchitis - correct mmation of the bronchi Common cause of RSV Croup - correct acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough. Accompanied by a low grade fever, symptoms worsen at night. ( Upper airway infection) Discovery of sunken fontanelle is an indication of? - correct answers.Dehydration How and when do you suction a newborns airway - correct answers.Mouth first then nose second ( remember M before N ) You should suction if you notice the newborn is lethargic and there is meconium staining present. What should you do with an unresponsive choking child - correct answers.Start chest compressions/ cpr Where does fertilization occur? - correct pian tubes What is the most likely cause of febrile seizures in children - correct answers.Fever or infection What is the definition of a seizure that the child is unresponsive for no more than 15 seconds and is looking straight ahead - correct answers.Absent seizure What is menopause? - correct cessation of ovarian activity/ menstruation What is the preferred intubation blade for a small pediatric - correct answers.Miller blade Whats the difference between a pediatric airway versus an adult airway - correct answers.Airway is much smaller and more flexible larger tongues Excessive traction on the umbilical cord during placental delivery can cause? - correct answers.Uterine Inversion How should you manage a small child conscious with a complete airway obstruction - correct answers.Back blows/thrusts Why do we assess a newborn APGAR score - correct answers.It helps record the condition of the newborn in the first few minutes of birth When do we assess the APGAR score in newborns - correct answers.1 and 5 minutes after birth A pediatric patient with different stages of bruises healing may indicate? - correct answers.Child abuse gestational diabetes - correct answers.a form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies/ usually resolves after delivery When do you provide chest compression in a newborn/ at what heart rate - correct answers.60 and under A female who is term and complaining of tearing abdominal pain, you should suspect? - correct answers.Abruption Placenta What should you do once the infants head has been delivered. - correct answers.Guide the head upward and allow delivery of the shoulders. How do you manage vaginal bleeding in a female who was sexually assaulted - correct rt patient, apply trauma pade to the exterior of the vagina ectopic pregnancy - correct answers.A pregnancy outside of the womb, usually in a fallopian tube