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Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? - Passive (Simple) Diffusion Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? - Adequate Uterine Blood Flow Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? - Either Rt or Lt Lateral What is transfer down the concentration gradient from higher to lower called? - Diffusion The most likely physical rationale for recurrent late decels after epidural is? - Maternal Sympathetic Blockade Which FHR pattern would be...

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above - e. All of the above How does the fetus compensate for decreased maternal circulating volume? a. Increases cardiac output by increasing stroke volume. b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate. c. Increases cardiac output by increasing fetal movement. - b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate. St...

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above - e. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change - a. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect to the FHR baseline? a. Increas...

A nurse is explaining to a pregnant patient the purpose of electronic fetal monitoring. Which of the following statements by the nurse is the most accurate way to describe the purpose of EFM? a. "EFM is a diagnostic procedure that monitors your baby's heart rate or FHR and your uterine contractions. b. "EFM is a screening procedure that monitors your baby's heart rate or FHR and your uterine contractions." c."EFM is a screening procedure that only monitors your baby's heart rate or ...

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above - e. All of the above How does the fetus compensate for decreased maternal circulating volume? a. Increases cardiac output by increasing stroke volume. b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate. c. Increases cardiac output by increasing fetal movement. - b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate. St...

What are the two major microtubular motor proteins? Which does anterograde axonal transport, which does retrograde axonal transport? - Kinesin, Dynein Kinesin: Anterograde Dynein: Retrograde` What do you think, immunologically speaking, when you see someone with recurrent Neisseria infections? - Inability to form the membrane attack (MAC) complex this is a common complement deficiency What is the defect in Chronic Granulomatous disease? What is the pathophysiology? - NADPH Oxidase defici...

Diphenhydramine toxicity - sedation, antimuscarinic, anti alpha adrenergic DNA from three vesicles on a person infected with HSV, when treated with restriction enzymes will show what pattern of bands? - all bands will be identical pt has fever, hx of several pyelonephritis, urosepsis, anemia, painful renal masses that are yellow with necrotic center, epitheloid with partially clear and granular to foamy cells, bacterial culture positive for proteus - xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis kid ...

Which of the following forms of hepatitis are health care workers at greater risk of contracting due to their frequent contact with blood and needles? - Hepatitis B Special cleaning agents are not required for HIV because __________. - The virus cannot live outside the body What should be the FIRST action to take when exposed to a potentially infectious fluid? - Wash the area completely Which disease is associated with a severe cough for more than 3 weeks? - Tuberculosis Why is hepatitis ...

What is normal paCO2 - 35-45mmHg When is intercranial pressure considered dangerous - They rise in 15 mmHg and cerebral herniation may occur at pressures above 25 mmHg How is cerebral perfusion pressure calculated - Subtracting intercranial pressure from mean arterial blood pressure What is map - Mean arterial pressure If ICP increases then what happens to cerebral perfusion pressure - Cerebral perfusion pressure will decrease Through perfusion pressure must maintain at least what - 60 m...

Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - <8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - Right after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - scene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding - In the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding When the injury occurs, what clock just started...

Which of the following organs is contained in the retroperitoneal region of the abdomen? A. Stomach B. Liver C. Kidney D. Uterus - C What is Sellick's maneuver? A. A method allowing the rescuer to hold a mask on the face with both hands B. A system used to calculate minute volume C. Another name for Mallampati D. Posteriorly directed pressure applied to the cricoid cartilage - D Which one of the following viruses is there currently an effective vaccine? A. Delta hepatitis B. Hepatit...

In a rear-impact motor vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar d. sacral-coccygeal - a. cervical Prolonged scene times may reflect: a. a decrease in death rates b. delivery of better care c. accomplishment of interventions d. ineffective team collaboration - d. ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? a. an adult respiratory rate greater than 20 per minute b. a tidal vo...

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - Scene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - Ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - An end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital signs are: BP 74/40, P...

Windshield survey is done when? - during scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - - AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - the lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? - a rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur fracture or bilateral femur fractur...

What makes up the ITLS Primary Survey - Scene size up Initial assessment Rapid trauma survey or Focused exam Critical interventions and transport decisions Contact medical direction What makes up the ITLS Secondary Survey - Repeat initial assessment Repeat vital signs Perform neuro exam Perform head to toe exam What makes up the ITLS Ongoing Exam - Repeat initial assessment Repeat vital signs Reassess abdomen Check injuries and interventions What are the steps of the Scene Size Up -...

This type of organism is necessary for life. - Microorganism The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye? - pupil Implantable devices should not be: - flash sterilized What is the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? - OPA (or Ortho-phthala...

True or False: Sometimes State or local regulations differ from Federal regulations and when that happens, the most stringent regulations apply. - True Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - Type A - Type B - Type C - Type D - Type B Deionized water is used for: -Sterile irrigation - Heating/cooling therapy units - Injection - Steam sterilizers - Sterile Irrigation Minimum Recommendations for EtO Aeration - 8 hours at 140 F or 12 hours at 122 F - 8 ...

Which agency provides standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Central Service department? - NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) K-wire is used for which of the following procedures? - Orthopedic Which of the following is considered a critical device? - Retractors The final phase of Ethylene oxide sterilization cycle is: - Aeration Which of the following steam sterilization method uses series of vacuum and pressure pulse to remove air? - Prevacuum Which specialty dea...

The physical method by which an ultrasonic units clean is called - Cavitation Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as cracked or frayed electrical cords: - whenever the equipment is cleaned Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: - dry heat sterilization Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a mechanical cleaning process. - False. They should all be cleaned manually. Agency responsible for the MedWatch program - FDA food and drug administration P...

A vaccine is attempting to stimulate the adaptive immune system to create memory. (slide 1:2) a. true b. false - a. true A vaccine is attempting to stimulate the adaptive immune system to create a better innate response. (slide 1:2) a. true b. false - b. false *A vaccine is attempting to stimulate the adaptive immune system to create MEMORY. However, we are just beginning to appreciate the role of the innate immune system in this process. In order to produce memory killer T cells which ...