EMT-Obstetrics and Pediatrics Practice Test Questions And Answers Latest Updates
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EMT-Obstetrics and Pediatrics
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EMT-Obstetrics And Pediatrics
Which of the following is the most common cause of shock (hypoperfusion) in infants
and children?
A. infection
B. Cardiac failure
C. Accidental poisoning
D. sever allergic reaction - ️️infection
When you attempt to assess a 22-year-old woman who has been sexually assaulted,
she orders yo...
EMT-Obstetrics and Pediatrics Practice
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Which of the following is the most common cause of shock (hypoperfusion) in infants
and children?
A. infection
B. Cardiac failure
C. Accidental poisoning
D. sever allergic reaction - ✔️✔️infection
When you attempt to assess a 22-year-old woman who has been sexually assaulted,
she orders you not to touch her. Your most appropriate initial action should be to
A. ask the patient to sign a release form.
B. ask a female EMT-B to attempt to assess the patient.
C. explain to the patient that she must be examined.
D. transport the patient without performing an assessment. - ✔️✔️ask a female EMT-B
to attempt to assess the patient.
Which of the following statements regarding crowning is true?
A. Crowning represents the end of the second stage of labor.
B. Crowning always occurs immediately after the amniotic sac has ruptured.
C. It is safe to transport the patient during crowning if the hospital is close.
D. Gentle pressure should be applied to the baby's head during crowning. -
✔️✔️Gentle pressure should be applied to the baby's head during crowning.
At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. upon arriving at the scene, you are
greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby "now". This
man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year old woman is trying on the couch
in obvious pain.
Seizures in children most often are the result of
A. a life-threatening infection
B. a temperature greater than 102 degree F
C. an abrupt rise in body temperature
D. an inflammatory process in the brain. - ✔️✔️an abrupt rise in body temperature
, After clearing the airway of a newborn who is not in distress, it is most important for you
to
A. apply free-flow oxygen
B. clamp and cut the chord
C. keep the newborn warm.
D. obtain an APGAR score. - ✔️✔️keep the newborn warm.
You are caring for a 6-year-old child with a possible fractured left arm and have reason
to believe that the child was abused. How should you manage this situation?
A. inform the parents of your suspicions
B. Call the police so the parents can be arrested.
C. Advise the parents that the child needs to be transported
D. Transport the child to the hospital regardless of the parents wishes - ✔️✔️Advise
the parents that the child needs to be transported
At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. upon arriving at the scene, you are
greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby "now". This
man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year old woman is lying on the couch
in obvious pain.
The woman states that her contractions are occurring every 4 to 5 minutes and lasting
approximately 30 seconds each. Which of the following questions would be most
appropriate to ask at this point?
A. has your bag of waters broken yet?
B. have you had regular prenatal care?
C. At how many weeks gestation are you?
D. how many other children do you have? - ✔️✔️At how many weeks gestation are
you?
At 0345, you receive a call for a woman in labor. upon arriving at the scene, you are
greeted by a very anxious man who tells you that his wife is having her baby "now". This
man escorts you into the living room where a 25-year old woman is trying on the couch
in obvious pain.
After determining that delivery is not imminent, you begin transport. While en route, the
mother tells you that she feels the urge to push. You assess her and see the top of the
baby's head bulging from the vagina. What is your most appropriate first action?
A. Allow the head to deliver and check for the location of the cord.
B. Advise your partner to stop the ambulance and assist with the delivery.
C. Tell the mother to take short, quick breaths until you arrive at the hospital.
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