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OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide
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Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions?
✓ -:- The fundus
Placenta Previa
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally
low blood pressure, you should suspect?
✓ -:- Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should?
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✓ -:- Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- 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 :
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- Infants: Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging
fontanel.
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Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and
photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)
Pre-eclampsia
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- 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?
✓ -:- Chest compressions and ventilate.
What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning
products?
✓ -:- Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much
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OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Update
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions?
✓ -:- The fundus
Placenta Previa
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally
low blood pressure, you should suspect?
✓ -:- Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should?
1|P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 2 0 2 5
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✓ -:- Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- 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 :
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- Infants: Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging
fontanel.
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, 2024 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel!
Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and
photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.)
Pre-eclampsia
✓ -:- 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
✓ -:- 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?
✓ -:- Chest compressions and ventilate.
What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning
products?
✓ -:- Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much
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