1 / EMT FISDAP OB/PEDS Paramedic Study Guide
1.Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions?: -
The fundus
2.Placenta Previa: 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.
3.Best indicator to assess circulation in children: Cap refill.
4.A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect?: Ectopic pregnancy
5.A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you 2 / should?: Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
6.supine hypotensive syndrome: The uterus compresses the inferior vena cava
reducing blood return. Occurs when the patient is left in supine position, place patient
on left side.
7.Nuchal cord: when the cord is wrapped around the fetal neck
8.The most common reason why newborns lose heat when exposed to cold air or draughts is loss by :: Convection, dry them, wrap them in a blanket and put a hat on them if you are able to.
9.Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis in pediatric patients: Infants: Fever, local- izing 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.)
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