4 legs, 2 legs, 3 legs 2023

The Vagina and the neck of the uterus comprise the ?

• womb.

• cervix.

• fundus.

• birth canal.

Amniotic fluid serves to ?

• transfer oxygen to the fetus.

• insulate and protect the fetus.

• remove viruses from the fetus.

• assist in fetal development.

A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for approximately ?

• 4 hrs.

• 10 hrs.

• 16 hrs.

• 8 hrs.

The onset of labor begins with ?

• thinning of the uterus.

• full dilation of the cervix.

• increased fetal movement.

• contractions of the uterus.

The third stage of labor begins when the ?

• placenta is fully delivered.

• cervix is completly dilated.

• umbilical cord has been clamped.

• baby is expelled from the vagina.

Unless he or she is critically injured or ill, you should generally begin your assessment of a toddler ?

• at the feet.

• at the head.

• in the ambulance.

• in route to the hospital.

Supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when ?

• a supine position kinks the ascending aorta.

• the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena cava.

• the superior aorta is compressed by the uteru.

• blood pressure decreases as a result of hypovolemia.

A 33 year old woman who is 36 wks pregnant is experiencing scant vaginal bleeding. During transport, you note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. In addition to administering 100% O2, you should ?

• place her in a left lateral recumbent position.

• position her supine and elevate her legs 12".

• carefully place sterile gauze into her vagina.

• assist her ventilations with a BVM.

Abruptio placenta occurs when ?

• a tear in the placenta causes severe internal hemorrhaging.

• the placenta prematurely seperates from the uterine wall.

• the placenta affixes itself to the outer layer of the uterus.

• the placenta develops over and covers the cervical opening.

Placenta previa is most accurately defiend as ?

• delivery of a portion of a placenta before the baby.

• premature placenta separation from the uterine wall.

• abnormal development and functioning of the placenta.

• development of the placenta over the cervical opening.