,OB/GYN & Pediatric EMT Exam Prep 2025 – 100%
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for Paramedic & Emergency Medical Technician
Certification.
You are assessing a 23-year-old female with abdominal pain, fever, pain on urination, and
lethargy. What do you suspect is occurring?
A PID
B foodborne illness
C menstrual cramps
D diverticulitis
PID
-diverticulitis is inflammation of the digestive tract, which could present with abdominal pain
and fever, but most likely not painful urination.
Diverticulitis
inflammation of the digestive tract, which could present with abdominal pain and fever, but
most likely not painful urination.
All of the following are non life-threatening diagnosis except for?
A umbilical cord prolapse
B hyperemesis gravidarum
C mittleshmerz
D Braxton-Hicks contraction
Umbilical cord prolapse
-umbilical cord prolapse can be life threatening for a neonate. Transport immediately and
attempt to reduce pressure on the cord.
-hyperemesis gravidarum: A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
-mittleshmerz: Usually one-sided, lower belly pain associated with normal ovulation.
-braxon-Hicks contractions: also known as practice contractions, are sporadic uterine
contractions that sometimes start around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are not
usually felt until the second trimester or third trimester of pregnancy.
, umbilical cord prolapse
A complication that occurs prior to or during delivery of the baby. The umbilical cord drops
(prolapses) through the open cervix into the vagina ahead of the baby. The cord can then
become trapped against the baby's body during delivery.
hyperemesis gravidarum
A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
mittleshmerz
Usually one-sided, lower belly pain associated with normal ovulation.
Braxon hicks contractions
also known as practice contractions, are sporadic uterine contractions that sometimes start
around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are not usually felt until the second trimester
or third trimester of pregnancy.
Preeclampsia
A potentially dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure.
-also called toxemia, usually begins after 5 months of pregnancy in a woman whose blood
pressure had been normal. It can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and
baby.
You are called to a 28-year-old female who is 8-months-pregnant. She has noticed sudden
weight gain along with swelling of her hands and feet. She complains of a headache and says
her vision is blurry. The patient is most likely suffering from?
Preeclampsia
-high blood pressure, swelling in the hands or feet and protein in the urine are all signs of
preeclampsia
miscarriage
The expulsion of a baby from the mother's body before week 20 of pregnancy
Your patient is a 24-year-old female experiencing severe menstrual cramping and vaginal
bleeding. You should suspect?
Verified Questions and Answers | Complete Study Guide
for Paramedic & Emergency Medical Technician
Certification.
You are assessing a 23-year-old female with abdominal pain, fever, pain on urination, and
lethargy. What do you suspect is occurring?
A PID
B foodborne illness
C menstrual cramps
D diverticulitis
PID
-diverticulitis is inflammation of the digestive tract, which could present with abdominal pain
and fever, but most likely not painful urination.
Diverticulitis
inflammation of the digestive tract, which could present with abdominal pain and fever, but
most likely not painful urination.
All of the following are non life-threatening diagnosis except for?
A umbilical cord prolapse
B hyperemesis gravidarum
C mittleshmerz
D Braxton-Hicks contraction
Umbilical cord prolapse
-umbilical cord prolapse can be life threatening for a neonate. Transport immediately and
attempt to reduce pressure on the cord.
-hyperemesis gravidarum: A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
-mittleshmerz: Usually one-sided, lower belly pain associated with normal ovulation.
-braxon-Hicks contractions: also known as practice contractions, are sporadic uterine
contractions that sometimes start around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are not
usually felt until the second trimester or third trimester of pregnancy.
, umbilical cord prolapse
A complication that occurs prior to or during delivery of the baby. The umbilical cord drops
(prolapses) through the open cervix into the vagina ahead of the baby. The cord can then
become trapped against the baby's body during delivery.
hyperemesis gravidarum
A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
mittleshmerz
Usually one-sided, lower belly pain associated with normal ovulation.
Braxon hicks contractions
also known as practice contractions, are sporadic uterine contractions that sometimes start
around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are not usually felt until the second trimester
or third trimester of pregnancy.
Preeclampsia
A potentially dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure.
-also called toxemia, usually begins after 5 months of pregnancy in a woman whose blood
pressure had been normal. It can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and
baby.
You are called to a 28-year-old female who is 8-months-pregnant. She has noticed sudden
weight gain along with swelling of her hands and feet. She complains of a headache and says
her vision is blurry. The patient is most likely suffering from?
Preeclampsia
-high blood pressure, swelling in the hands or feet and protein in the urine are all signs of
preeclampsia
miscarriage
The expulsion of a baby from the mother's body before week 20 of pregnancy
Your patient is a 24-year-old female experiencing severe menstrual cramping and vaginal
bleeding. You should suspect?
