OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? Ans- The fundus
Placenta Previa Ans- 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 trim...
OB/PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide
Where would you apply pressure to assess the mother for contractions? Ans- The fundus
Placenta Previa Ans- 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 Ans- Cap refill.
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an abnormally low blood
pressure, you should suspect? Ans- Ectopic pregnancy
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? Ans- Attempt to
reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
supine hypotensive syndrome Ans- 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 Ans- 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 : Ans-
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 Ans- 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 Ans- 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 Ans- 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? Ans- Chest compressions
and ventilate.
What would be helpful if you had a 4 year old patient who drank household cleaning products? Ans-
Poison control & what substance & time of consumption & how much
How would you transport a small pediatric patient with a head injury who is stable Ans- Emergency to
level 1 trauma patient, keep patient calm.
What should you do if you have a pediatric patient seizing for several minutes. Ans- Administer a benzo,
such as versed.
primigravida Ans- a woman who is pregnant for the first time
gestation Ans- period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
Gravida Ans- number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of outcome of pregnancy.
primipara Ans- first birth/pregnancy
epiglotitis Ans- 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 Ans- inflammation of the bronchi Common cause of RSV
Croup Ans- an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the
larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough. Accompanied by a low grade fever, symptoms worsen at night.
( Upper airway infection)
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