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WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 5 EXAM 11-16 menstruation starts protect and insulate fetus purpose of the amniotic sac increase in intensity and become closer together during true labor, contractions: breathing the end of the third trimester the baby sinks into the birth canal (lightening) which reliefs what of the mother try to pull around the baby's neck, if unsuccessful cut what to do when there is a nuchal cord cover the limb and transport the mother supine, head down, pelvis elevated what to do in the case of a limb presentation breech birth and prolapsed cord only 2 times that you put your gloved hand into a woman's vagina under 36 weeks or less that 5 pounds requirements for a baby to be premature attempt to keep alveoli open by increasing pressure in the chest cavity grunting in children is 3 don't access BP in children under allows you to forms a general impression of the child quickly and visually PAT infants under 1 NPAs are rarely used in stimulate the vagus nerve, slows HR, enters esophagus and causes gastric distention what happens in an NPA is too long nausea and vomiting most common S&S of head injury in children 2 arteries and 1 vein the umbilical cord has airway, then keep warm and dry priority after child is born 30 to 60 respiratory rate of infant 1 month to 1 year 24 to 40 respiratory rate of toddler 1 to 3 years 22 to 34 respiratory rate of preschool 4 to 5 years 18 to 30 respiratory rate of school 6 to 12 years 12 to 16 respiratory rate of adolescent 13 to 18 years 85 to 205 pulse rate of newborn to 3 months 100 to 190 pulse rate of 3 months to 2 years 60 to 140 pulse rate of 2 years to 10 years 60 to 100 pulse rate of over 10 year olds B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should: A. administer high-flow oxygen, ask her to remove the tampon, perform a detailed secondary assessment, and transport promptly. B. administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay. C. administer high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed assessment of her vaginal area for signs of trauma, place her on her side, and transport. D. assist her ventilations with a bag-valve mask, place one sterile dressing into her vagina, perform a rapid secondary assessment, and transport. B. abdominal pain associated with menstruation A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease will typically complain of _________. A. bleeding associated with stress B. abdominal pain associated with menstruation C. aches and fever associated with urination D. nausea and vomiting associated with intercourse D. All of these answers are correct. Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following? A. Ectopic pregnancy B. Vaginal trauma C. Spontaneous abortion D. All of these answers are correct. D. All of these answers are correct. During gynecologic emergencies, in addition to the standard SAMPLE questions, the EMT should attempt to determine which of the following? Select one: A. The amount of time since of the patent's last menstrual cycle B. The possibility that the patient may be pregnant C. If the patient is sexually active D. All of these answers are correct. C. becomes engorged with blood. In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall: Select one: A. sheds and is expelled externally. B. thins and begins to separate. C. becomes engorged with blood. D. diverts blood flow to the vagina. D. All of these answers are correct. In cases of sexual assault, it is important to ensure that you do which of the following? Select one: A. Immediately write down your observations of the scene before assessing the patient. B. Call for a female EMT or ALS care provider. C. Discuss with law enforcement any suspicions that you may have about the perpetrator. D. All of these answers are correct. D. may be relatively painless. In contrast to bleeding caused by external trauma to the vagina, bleeding caused by conditions such as polyps or cancer: Select one: A. is typically not as severe. B. often presents with acute pain. C. can be controlled in the field. D. may be relatively painless. D. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted. It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual period to: Select one: A. become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide. B. have a false positive home pregnancy test result. C. lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24 hours. D. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted. A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma. Law enforcement personnel request your assistance to assess a 31-yearold female who was sexually assaulted. When you arrive at the scene, you find the patient sitting on a curb outside her apartment. She is conscious, alert, and crying. When you ask her what happened, she tells you that she does not want to be treated or transported to the hospital. She further tells you that all she wants to do is clean up. You should: Select one: A. provide emotional support and visually assess her for obvious trauma. B. advise her that she cannot clean herself up because this will destroy evidence. C. perform a limited hands-on assessment to detect life-threatening injuries. D. ask her if there is anyone you can contact, such as a friend or relative. C. Pelvic inflammatory disease Patient complaints of pain during intercourse, lower abdominal discomfort, and nausea may be indicative of which of the following? Select one: A. Chlamydia B. Gonorrhea C. Pelvic inflammatory disease D. Bacterial vaginosis