West Coast EMT Block 4 Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
What is an ovum? - ANSWER-mature egg
Where is an ovum released? - ANSWER-Made in the ovaries
Transported/Fertilized in fallopian tubes
Moves to uterus
stages of labor - ANSWER-dilation, expulsion, placental
spina bifida - ANSWER-a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal
canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
gestational diabetes - ANSWER-a form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies
abruptio placentae - ANSWER-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
placentia previa - ANSWER-the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of
the uterus
supine hypotensive syndrome - ANSWER-Low blood pressure resulting from compression of the
inferior vena cava by the weight of the pregnant uterus when the mother is supine.
eclampsia - ANSWER-true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure,
albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma
Pre-eclampsia - ANSWER-When a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in
the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.
Real labor - ANSWER-contractions get more frequent and more intense, cervix dilates,
effacement
Braxton Hicks contractions - ANSWER-intermittent painless uterine contractions that occur with
increasing frequency as the pregnancy progresses
fetal demise - ANSWER-Infant who died in mother's womb before labor
Labor will proceed as normal
Infection will present foul odor
Stage of Decomposition:Skin blisters, skin slogging, dark discoloration, head soft
, cerebral palsy - ANSWER-paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for
movement
autism - ANSWER-a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient
communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind
preciptous labor - ANSWER-labor that lasts less than three hours from the start of uterine
contractions to birth
premature infant - ANSWER-infant born before 8 months (36 weeks) or weighs less than 5
pounds
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - ANSWER-inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity; usually
includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium; most often caused by bacteria
bacterial vaginosis - ANSWER-An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina
Gonorrhea - ANSWER-caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply
rapidly in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and
fallopian tubes in women and the urethra in men/women
How to care for a sexual assault victim? - ANSWER-Talk to the patient in a private area, away
from the potential abuser. Reassure the patient as you provide treatment.
Support patient's ABCs, control bleeding, stabilize extremity injuries, treat for shock, keep her
warm.
Age range of menstruation - ANSWER-11-16 (menarche) to around 50 years old (menopause)
rape - ANSWER-any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will
what makes up the umbilical cord? - ANSWER-2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein
umbilical arteries - ANSWER-carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta
umbilical vein - ANSWER-delivers oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
How do you calculate contractions? - ANSWER-Time the duration of each contraction by feeling
the patient's abdomen from the moment the contraction begins (uterus and abdomen
tightening) to the moment it ends (uterus and abdomen relaxing).
How to instruct patient to breathe during contractions? - ANSWER-Remind the patient to take
quick, short breaths during each contraction but not to strain. Encourage the patient to rest and
breathe deeply through her mouth between contractions.
What is an ovum? - ANSWER-mature egg
Where is an ovum released? - ANSWER-Made in the ovaries
Transported/Fertilized in fallopian tubes
Moves to uterus
stages of labor - ANSWER-dilation, expulsion, placental
spina bifida - ANSWER-a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal
canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
gestational diabetes - ANSWER-a form of diabetes mellitus that occurs during some pregnancies
abruptio placentae - ANSWER-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
placentia previa - ANSWER-the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of
the uterus
supine hypotensive syndrome - ANSWER-Low blood pressure resulting from compression of the
inferior vena cava by the weight of the pregnant uterus when the mother is supine.
eclampsia - ANSWER-true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure,
albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma
Pre-eclampsia - ANSWER-When a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in
the urine after the 20th week (late 2nd or 3rd trimester) of pregnancy.
Real labor - ANSWER-contractions get more frequent and more intense, cervix dilates,
effacement
Braxton Hicks contractions - ANSWER-intermittent painless uterine contractions that occur with
increasing frequency as the pregnancy progresses
fetal demise - ANSWER-Infant who died in mother's womb before labor
Labor will proceed as normal
Infection will present foul odor
Stage of Decomposition:Skin blisters, skin slogging, dark discoloration, head soft
, cerebral palsy - ANSWER-paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for
movement
autism - ANSWER-a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient
communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind
preciptous labor - ANSWER-labor that lasts less than three hours from the start of uterine
contractions to birth
premature infant - ANSWER-infant born before 8 months (36 weeks) or weighs less than 5
pounds
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - ANSWER-inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity; usually
includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium; most often caused by bacteria
bacterial vaginosis - ANSWER-An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina
Gonorrhea - ANSWER-caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply
rapidly in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and
fallopian tubes in women and the urethra in men/women
How to care for a sexual assault victim? - ANSWER-Talk to the patient in a private area, away
from the potential abuser. Reassure the patient as you provide treatment.
Support patient's ABCs, control bleeding, stabilize extremity injuries, treat for shock, keep her
warm.
Age range of menstruation - ANSWER-11-16 (menarche) to around 50 years old (menopause)
rape - ANSWER-any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will
what makes up the umbilical cord? - ANSWER-2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein
umbilical arteries - ANSWER-carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta
umbilical vein - ANSWER-delivers oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus
How do you calculate contractions? - ANSWER-Time the duration of each contraction by feeling
the patient's abdomen from the moment the contraction begins (uterus and abdomen
tightening) to the moment it ends (uterus and abdomen relaxing).
How to instruct patient to breathe during contractions? - ANSWER-Remind the patient to take
quick, short breaths during each contraction but not to strain. Encourage the patient to rest and
breathe deeply through her mouth between contractions.
