OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide with complete solutions 2024/2025

OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guideWhere would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - correct answer The fundus Placenta Previa - correct answer Placenta is implanted low in the uterus and covering part of or all of the cervix/ Leads to painless bright red vaginal bleeding in the 2nd or 3rd trimester. Best indicator to assess circulation in children - correct answer Cap refill. A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? - correct answer Ectopic pregnancy A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? - correct answer Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses. supine hypotensive syndrome - correct answer The uterus compresses the inferior vena cava reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is left in supine position, place patient on left side. Nuchal cord - correct answer when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or draughts is loss by : - correct answer Convection, dry them, wrap them in a blanket and put a hat on them if you are able to. Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients - correct answer Infants: Fever, localizing signs as lethargy, poor feeding, bulging fontanel. Children: Nuchal rigidity ( stiff neck) headaches, back pain, fever, ams, vomiting and photosensitivity & Kernig sign ( cannot extend legs at the knee.) Pre-eclampsia - correct 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. Hypertension 140/90 Eclampsia - correct answer most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures What should you do if a newborn patient has cyanosis and a heart rate of 60? - correct answer Chest compressions and ventilate. What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning products? - correct answer Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable - correct answer Emergency to level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm. What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. - correct answer Administer a benzo, such as versed. primigravida - correct answer a woman who is pregnant for the first time gestation - correct answer period from fertilization of the ovum to birth Gravida - correct answer number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of outcome of pregnancy. primipara - correct answer first birth/pregnancy epiglotitis - correct answer in child, drooling, high fever, stridor, tripod position, inability to swallow, SUDDEN ONSET (put nothing in mouth, transport immediately and quietly, 02 it tolerated, do not intervene if not necessary- crying may cause further obstruction of airway) Bronchitis - correct answer inflammation of the bronchi Common cause of RSV