Students- paramedic exam practice questions and complete correct answers

After delivery, a paramedic notices a newborns heart rate drops abruptly, skin has become blue and blotchy, and respiration has stopped. After drying the infant, spontaneous respiration occurs. What does this assessment describe? A) Primary asphyxia B) Primary apnea C) Secondary apnea D) Newborn asphyxia - correct answer C. Secondary apnea **ON THE TEST** A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant had minor spotting yesterday. She now has painless bright red vaginal bleeding. The uterus is soft and nontender. Her skin is pale and moist. VS BP 100/60 P 112 RR 28 Spo2 95%. What should the paramedic suspect? A) placental abruptio previa B) Placenta previa C) placenta abruptio D) Uterine rupture - correct answer B) Placenta previa Which childhood disease presents with a diffuse rash all over the body, fever, and white koplik spots in the mouth? A) Measles B) Varciella C) Hand-Foot and Mouth disease D) Rubella - correct answer A) Measles **ON THE TEST**