EMS 131 EXAM 5: QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
The condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall is known as which of the follo
wing?
Abruptio placentae
Placenta previa
Ectopic pregnancy
Preeclampsia - CORRECT ANSWER -Abruptio placentae
You are assessing a pregnant woman whose chief complaint is vaginal bleeding. She is 8 months pr
egnant and has moderate, bright red bleeding with no abdominal pain. She says that her doctor w
as concerned about the location of the placenta. This condition is known as:
placenta disruption.
abruptio placentae.
unstable placenta.
placenta previa. - CORRECT ANSWER -placenta previa.
The muscular organ in which a baby develops during pregnancy is called the:
fetal membrane.
placenta.
uterus.
amniotic sac. - CORRECT ANSWER -uterus.
Which of the following describes the normal appearance of amniotic fluid?
A fluid containing blood and mucus
Thin fluid, greenish-yellow in color
Clear and colorless fluid
Thick fluid, greenish-black in color - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear and colorless fluid
,The muscle contraction mechanism that moves an egg down the fallopian tube toward the uterus i
s the same mechanism that moves:
air down the bronchial tubes to the alveoli.
fluid into and out of the cell.
sweat to the surface of the skin.
food from the esophagus to the stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER -
food from the esophagus to the stomach.
Which of the following may result from a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy lying in a sup
ine position?
Fetal compromise
Maternal hypotension
Maternal compensation for a decrease in blood pressure
All of these - CORRECT ANSWER -All of these
You are assessing a 27-year-
old female who is 9 months pregnant with her first child. She has been having contractions for the
past 6 hours. As you are about to assist her to your cot, she asks you to wait because she feels t
he need to use the bathroom. Which of the following is the best course of action?
Tell the patient she needs to be transported immediately and using the bathroom will have to wai
t until she arrives at the hospital.
Advise the patient that this could be a sign of a serious complication, have her lie on her left side
, apply high-concentration oxygen, and transport immediately.
Allow the patient to use the bathroom because it will make transport and delivery more comforta
ble.
Advise the patient that this could be an indication that the baby is ready to be born and you nee
d to check to see if the baby's head is visible. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Advise the patient that this could be an indication that the baby is ready to be born and you need
to check to see if the baby's head is visible.
You have been called for a 32-year-
old female who is in active labor. During your assessment and interview, you note that she is 37 w
eeks along, this is her first child, and her contractions are 5 minutes apart. She also tells you that
her pregnancy is considered "high risk." Your first concern should be:
, assembling your delivery kit.
calling for a back-up unit.
getting to the hospital.
preparing for the delivery. - CORRECT ANSWER -getting to the hospital.
You have responded to a woman who has possible premature labor. She is 8 months pregnant and
is experiencing labor pains. During your assessment, you note that the baby is not yet crowning.
You need to determine whether delivery is imminent or not. You should next:
time her contractions.
complete a set of vital signs.
check for cervical dilation.
check the level of the fundus. - CORRECT ANSWER -time her contractions.
Which of the following is the correct way to time the frequency of contractions in the pregnant w
oman?
From the beginning of a contraction to the end of the same contraction
From the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next
From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
After counting the number of contractions in a 15-minute period, multiply by 4 -
CORRECT ANSWER -From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
You are called for a possible imminent delivery. Your patient is a 15-year-
old girl who is, by your estimation, about 8 months pregnant. She tells you that she has been hidi
ng her pregnancy. You are especially concerned about problems she might have during the delivery
. Which of the following are findings indicate that there may be a need for neonatal resuscitation?
The mother has a blood pressure of 130/82.
The mother does not intend to breastfeed.
The mother has not had prenatal care.
The mother's water has already broken. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The mother has not had prenatal care.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
The condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall is known as which of the follo
wing?
Abruptio placentae
Placenta previa
Ectopic pregnancy
Preeclampsia - CORRECT ANSWER -Abruptio placentae
You are assessing a pregnant woman whose chief complaint is vaginal bleeding. She is 8 months pr
egnant and has moderate, bright red bleeding with no abdominal pain. She says that her doctor w
as concerned about the location of the placenta. This condition is known as:
placenta disruption.
abruptio placentae.
unstable placenta.
placenta previa. - CORRECT ANSWER -placenta previa.
The muscular organ in which a baby develops during pregnancy is called the:
fetal membrane.
placenta.
uterus.
amniotic sac. - CORRECT ANSWER -uterus.
Which of the following describes the normal appearance of amniotic fluid?
A fluid containing blood and mucus
Thin fluid, greenish-yellow in color
Clear and colorless fluid
Thick fluid, greenish-black in color - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear and colorless fluid
,The muscle contraction mechanism that moves an egg down the fallopian tube toward the uterus i
s the same mechanism that moves:
air down the bronchial tubes to the alveoli.
fluid into and out of the cell.
sweat to the surface of the skin.
food from the esophagus to the stomach. - CORRECT ANSWER -
food from the esophagus to the stomach.
Which of the following may result from a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy lying in a sup
ine position?
Fetal compromise
Maternal hypotension
Maternal compensation for a decrease in blood pressure
All of these - CORRECT ANSWER -All of these
You are assessing a 27-year-
old female who is 9 months pregnant with her first child. She has been having contractions for the
past 6 hours. As you are about to assist her to your cot, she asks you to wait because she feels t
he need to use the bathroom. Which of the following is the best course of action?
Tell the patient she needs to be transported immediately and using the bathroom will have to wai
t until she arrives at the hospital.
Advise the patient that this could be a sign of a serious complication, have her lie on her left side
, apply high-concentration oxygen, and transport immediately.
Allow the patient to use the bathroom because it will make transport and delivery more comforta
ble.
Advise the patient that this could be an indication that the baby is ready to be born and you nee
d to check to see if the baby's head is visible. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Advise the patient that this could be an indication that the baby is ready to be born and you need
to check to see if the baby's head is visible.
You have been called for a 32-year-
old female who is in active labor. During your assessment and interview, you note that she is 37 w
eeks along, this is her first child, and her contractions are 5 minutes apart. She also tells you that
her pregnancy is considered "high risk." Your first concern should be:
, assembling your delivery kit.
calling for a back-up unit.
getting to the hospital.
preparing for the delivery. - CORRECT ANSWER -getting to the hospital.
You have responded to a woman who has possible premature labor. She is 8 months pregnant and
is experiencing labor pains. During your assessment, you note that the baby is not yet crowning.
You need to determine whether delivery is imminent or not. You should next:
time her contractions.
complete a set of vital signs.
check for cervical dilation.
check the level of the fundus. - CORRECT ANSWER -time her contractions.
Which of the following is the correct way to time the frequency of contractions in the pregnant w
oman?
From the beginning of a contraction to the end of the same contraction
From the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next
From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
After counting the number of contractions in a 15-minute period, multiply by 4 -
CORRECT ANSWER -From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
You are called for a possible imminent delivery. Your patient is a 15-year-
old girl who is, by your estimation, about 8 months pregnant. She tells you that she has been hidi
ng her pregnancy. You are especially concerned about problems she might have during the delivery
. Which of the following are findings indicate that there may be a need for neonatal resuscitation?
The mother has a blood pressure of 130/82.
The mother does not intend to breastfeed.
The mother has not had prenatal care.
The mother's water has already broken. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The mother has not had prenatal care.
