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Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? - ANSWERSThe fundus Placenta Previa - ANSWERSPlacenta 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 - ANSWERSCap refill. A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? - ANSWERSEctopic pregnancy A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? - ANSWERSAttempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses. supine hypotensive syndrome - ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSwhen 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 : - ANSWERSConvection, 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 - ANSWERSInfants: 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 - ANSWERSWhen a pregnant