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A splint made from any available material is called ________ splint. - correct answer-an
improvised
Pelvic fractures are so dangerous because. - correct answer-massive internal bleeding
can occur
If a woman gives birth before the 36th week of pregnancy, or if the baby weighs less
than five and one-half pounds, the newborn is considered to be ________. - correct
answer-premature
At the beginning of the dilation stage of labour, contractions commonly occur 10 to 20
minutes apart and last about ________ seconds each. - correct answer-30 to 60
Kyla is preparing to deliver her second child. Her contractions are three minutes apart,
she has a sensation of rectal pressure, and her water broke. The EMR knows that
delivery is ________. - correct answer-imminent
The vagina and cervix make up the ________. - correct answer-birth canal
The term "labour" refers to ________. - correct answer-the process of childbirth
If the mother's vaginal bleeding appears to be excessive, the EMR should do all of the
following EXCEPT ________. - correct answer-press down on the uterus with the heels
of both hands
As Susan examines her patient, she sees the baby's head at the opening of the birth
canal. This is called ________. - correct answer-crowning
The extension of the placenta to the fetus is the ________. - correct answer-umbilical
cord
,As you assist in the delivery of a baby, you determine that a fluid-filled membrane
surrounds the baby's head. What should you do? - correct answer-Tear the membrane
open, and push it away from the infant's face.
After the baby's feet are delivered, you should keep the infant ________. - correct
answer-level with the mother's vagina
In which of the following situations would you start artificial ventilations on a newborn? -
correct answer-the newborn's heart rate is less than 100 beats per minute
Your gloved hand should be placed on the infant's head during delivery to ________. -
correct answer-prevent an explosive delivery
The recommended rate of assisted ventilations for a newborn is ________ breaths per
minute. - correct answer-40 to 60
During a pregnancy, the fetus is nourished by way of the ________. - correct answer-
placenta
After delivery, you should stimulate the baby's breathing by ________. - correct answer-
flicking the baby's feet
After delivery, what should the EMR do if a newborn's pulse rate is less than 60 beats
per minute or 60-80 beats per minute and not rising when oxygen is administered? -
correct answer-Administer CPR.
What should the EMR do with the placenta after it delivers? - correct answer-Wrap it
and transport it with the mom.
When the head of the infant is completely born, you should clear his or her airway. To
properly suction the infant, you must do all of the following EXCEPT ________. - correct
answer-make contact with the back of the infant's mouth to clear secretions
,The term "spontaneous abortion" refers to a miscarriage, or a natural loss of pregnancy
that occurs before the ________ week of pregnancy. - correct answer-20th
When you arrive at the scene of a woman in labour, you are told that she has had a
bloody show. What does this refer to? - correct answer-The mucous plug has been
expelled from the cervix.
You are providing emergency care to a pregnant patient who has had a fall. She tells
you that she is in labour. This is her second pregnancy. You should prepare for an on-
scene delivery if ________. - correct answer-she feels the urge to bear down
To position the mother for an examination that will determine if the baby is crowning,
place her ________. - correct answer-supine with knees bent and legs spread
If the newborn presents first with an arm, leg, or shoulder instead of the head
________. - correct answer-arrange to have the mother taken immediately to a hospital
If your patient is having a spontaneous abortion, you should ________. - correct
answer-treat the patient for shock
The recommended rate of chest compressions for newborn is ________ per minute. -
correct answer-120
During a pregnancy, the baby is protected by the ________. - correct answer-amniotic
sac
After the umbilical cord has stopped pulsating, you may tie it off ________ finger widths
or ________ centimetres from the baby. - correct answer-Four, fifteen
You should expect to assist in the delivery of the baby on scene if the baby can be
expected within ________ minutes. - correct answer-5
You may expect to assist in the delivery of the baby on scene if your patient's
contractions are ________ minutes apart. - correct answer-2
, Suspect ________ injuries in infants who are not restrained properly in their car seats
during an auto collision. - correct answer-Head and neck
A major cause of shock in pediatric trauma patients is ________. - correct answer-
Blood loss
In assessing an infant's or a child's pulse, it is important to remember that normally
________. - correct answer-infants and children have faster heart rates than adults
In performing a secondary assessment on a pediatric patient, it is best to ________. -
correct answer-have the parent hold the patient if possible
Which one of the statements about CISD is NOT true? - correct answer-It is meant to
help only those rescuers whose patients die in their care.
In the case of cardiac arrest in infants and children when you are off duty________. -
correct answer-perform 5 cycles of CPR, and then call EMS
Place a seizing pediatric patient who has no spine injuries in a ________ position. -
correct answer-Recovery
While caring for an injured infant or child, you should take vital signs ________. -
correct answer-more frequently than for an adult patient
How should the EMR provide emergency care for the head and neck of a toddler who
has fallen out of the second-story window? - correct answer-Manually stabilize the head
and neck in a neutral in-line position.
You are caring for a pediatric patient who you suspect is abused. You should do all of
the following EXCEPT ________. - correct answer-ask the parents why they hurt their
child
Always suspect ________ in pediatric patients with cyanosis because deaths in children
under five years old are most often caused by it. - correct answer-foreign body airway
obstruction