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WorksheetsEMR - Childbirth Emergencies - Ch 16
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 47mins
What is the organ called that develops during pregnancy and is a filter between mom and baby?
Amniotic fluid
Amniotic sac
Endometrium
Placenta
The thin tissue that holds and protect the baby against infections is called?
Amniotic fluid
Amniotic sac
Umbilical Cord
Placenta
What happens when the water breaks?
The umbilical cord breaks and releases fluid
The placenta starts coming out
Amniotic sac breaks and amniotic fluid comes out
The cervix is dilated
Which organ/s of the baby are the last to develop in the womb?
Heart
Brain
Reproductive organs
Lungs
What does the placenta do during pregnancy?
provides oxygen and removes waste
provides oxygen, removes waste, produce progesterone
provides oxygen, removes waste, produce progesterone and estrogens
protects the fetus agains physical damage
How many stages of childbirth are there?
3
4
5
19
How dilated does the cervix get during labor?
10 inches
10 feet
10 Centiliters
10 Centimeters
How many steps of the first stage of childbirth are there?
3
7
2
5
What should the female do when she feels a contraction?
Pull
Push
Lift
Drop
How much does the cervix dilate to in early labor?
4 Centimeters
2 Centimeters
10 Centimeters
6 Centimeters
When does the second stage of childbirth end?
When the cervix dilates 10 centimeters
When the baby starts to walk
When the baby leaves the vagina
When the placenta is delivered
What is the final stage of childbirth?
Dilation of the Cervix
Delivery of the placenta
Recovery
Birth
The stage of labor when the placenta is expelled
First
Second
Third
Fourth
The stage of labor when the mother is pushing
First
Second
Third
Fourth
The stage of labor when the cervix is dilating
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Pregnancy is separated into phases called
semesters
trimesters
quarters
halves
The most dangerous stage of labor for the mother
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Miscarriages occur most frequently during this trimester
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Good prenatal care includes (check all that apply):
Good nutrition
Regularly seeing a health care provider
Occasional smoking and alcohol ingestion
Going to childbirth education classes
Cordlike structure attaching the growing baby to the placenta
Umbilical Cord
Fetus
Placenta
Embryo
Which of the following the mother does not experience during the first stage of labour
Backache
Trembling
strong contractions
Fear
What is the main reason for the APGAR test to be done?
to evaluate the newborns overall health and physical condition
to show the 3rd stage of labor
to evaluate where the baby stays after birth
to show the mom and dad nurses know what they are doing
When is the first test done?
10 minutes after birth
5 minutes after birth
1 minute after birth
before the baby is born
What score range is the baby considered in good health?
0-4
4-6
10
7-10
If a newborn scores a 4 on APGAR the first time when will he/she be assessed again?
5 minutes
1 minute
10 minutes
never
Heart Rate has to do with which sign?
Pulse
Apparence
Grimace
Activity
Color has to do with which sign?
Activity
Respiration
Pulse
Appearance
Muscle Tone has to do with which sign?
Appearance
Respiration
Activity
Pulse
Reflexes have to do with which sign?
Pulse
Respiration
Grimace
Appearance
How a baby cries has to do with which sign?
Pulse
Appearance
Respiratory Effort
Grimace
A newborn is assessed and is pale/blue, has a heart rate of 88, not crying at all, moving it arms and legs a little, and shows no sign of relaxes- what does this say about the baby?
in good physical condition and health
will need to be re-assessed
will need medical assistance
has a score of 6 or higher
As you deliver the head of a baby, you notice the umbilical cord is wrapped once around the neck. What should you do?
Ask the patient not to push, and prepare for immediate transport.
Clam and cut the cord, and remove the cord from around the neck.
Pull on the cord to speed the delivery.
Try to slip the cord gently over the head.
The patient informs you that her amniotic fluid was green and she is concerned. The green color is caused by:
prolonged gestation.
maternal infection
the presence of meconium
premature rupture of the membranes.
Once the infant's head has been delivered
suction the infant's nose, and then the mouth.
apply a nasal cannula at 3 L/min to the infant.
suction the infant's mouth, then nose
apply oxygen over the mother's vagina.
-No prior prenatal care
-Premature delivery
-Labor induced by trauma
-Multiple births
-History of pregnancy problems (especially placenta previa and breech presentation)
-Labor induced by drug use (especially narcotics) and alcohol
-Meconium staining when water breaks
What are the Findings Indicating Possible Need for Resuscitation?
What is a breech presentation or breech birth?
What are the assessment questions the EMT will need answered by the patient?
What is the proper way to cut the Umbilical Cord?
When does preeclampsia become eclampsia?
Once the systolic BP reaches 160
As soon as the patient has a seizure
In the Third Trimester
When the patient develops 3 commodities
What is the onset of menstruation called?
ovum
Labia
Menopause
Menarche
The narrowest part of the uterus is the :
Ovaries
Menarche
Cervix
Fallopian tubes
What is the most common STD in the US ?
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Bacterial Vaginosis
The crotch rot
The _________________________ carries Oxygenated Blood
Umbilical vein
Umbilical artery
The _______________________________ carries deoxygenated blood
Umbilical Vein
Umbilical artery
The __________________ helps insulate and protect the floating fetus
Placenta
Amniotic Fluid
Nutrients
Perineum
The Fetus develops in this fluid-filled bag like membrane
Umbilical Cord
Placental barrier
Amniotic Sac
Mucous Plug
Changes during pregnancy include :
Significant increase in cardiac output
Decreased Heart Rate
Decreased Red Blood Cells
Blood volume increase by 80%
Changes in pregnancy Include :
Heart rate decreases
Gradual increase in overall blood volume
Decreased respiratory rates
Speed of clotting decreases
The chance of falls is increased during pregnancy
True
False
Diabetes that develops during pregnancy is refereed to as :
Pregnancy diabetes
Hypertensive Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Eclampsiatic Diabetes
Preeclampsia is :
Pregnancy - induced Hypotension
Pregnancy - Induced hypoglycemia
Pregnancy -induced hypertension
Pregnancy Induced hypothermia
All of the following are S / S of Preeclampsia EXCEPT :
Severe and persistent headache
Severe Hypertension
Severe hypotension
Swelling in the hands and feet
The condition caused by compression of the descending aorta and inferior vena cava by the pregnant uterus
Hemorrhagic shock
Eclampsia
Supine hypotensive syndrome
Abortion
When an embryo develops outside of the uterus, most often in a Fallopian Tube :
Abruptio placenta
Abortion
Ectopic Pregnancy
Eclampsia
Abruptio Placenta is :
The result of the placenta separating from the wall of the uterus
The placenta develops over the cervix
Passage of the fetus and placenta before 20 weeks
Spontaneous miscarriage
Placenta Previa is :
An abortion
A spontaneous miscarriage
The placenta develops over the cervix
The result of the placenta separating prematurely from the uterine wall
To perform CPR on a very pregnant woman :
Treatment should be the same
Defibrillation should be avoided
Compressions should be applied higher on the sternum, and the uterus may need to be manually displaced towards the patient's left side
Labor should be induced immediately
Steps of the Primary Assessment of the Pregnant patient include :
Obtain a SAMPLE history
Obtain Vital Signs
Form a general impression, check airway, breathing, and circulation
Check Interventions
The Three stages of Labor include all of the following EXCEPT:
Dilation of the Cervix
Delivery of the Fetus
Delivery of the Placenta
Cutting of the Cord
False Labor pains are called :
Trix are for kids
Braxtoon - Hicks Contractions
Jackson - Tricks Contractions
Maverick - Nix Contractions
The first stage of labor begins with the onset of _____________ and ends when the cervix is ____________________
pain - open
Contractions - fully dilated
screaming - broken
bleeding - open
The second stage of labor begins when the fetus begins to encounter the _____________________ and ends with the delivery of the ____________________
Public bone - Mucous plug
Outside - First meal
Birth canal - Newborn
Vagina - Placenta
The Third stage of labor begins with the ______________________ of the newborn and ends with the delivery of the ____________________
Delivery - Umbilical cord
Crowning - Newborn
Birth - Placenta
Crying - Umbilical cord
A nuchal cord is :
Used to provide Blow- by O2 to the Neonate
Wound tightly around the neck of the fetus
Used to bind the legs of the fetus
Commonly sound in the sterile OB kit
The APGAR score measures all EXCEPT :
Grimace
Pulse
Mental Status
Respiration
A perfect score on the APGAR test is
15
10
20
25
The neonate's APGAR score is measured at:
1 minute and 3 minutes
1 minute and 5 minutes
1 minute, 3 minutes, 6 minutes and 10 minutes
1 minute and 10 minutes
A Breech Birth means :
A vertex presentation
A limb presentation
The buttocks are presented first
A developmental defect
A Prolapse Cord means :
The cord is wrapped around the babies neck
The umbilical cord is coming out before the baby
The umbilical cord is broken
The umbilical cord has separated from the uterine wall
After delivery, if a woman starts to report a sudden shortness of breath you should suspect :
Asthma Attack
Pulmonary embolism
Broken Rib
COPD
the opening (1 cm--3cm--10cm) of the cervix is called...
dialation
effacement
contraction
epidural
The thinning (25%--50%--100%) of the cervix.
dialation
effacement
contraction
fontanels
The stage of labor where contractions begin coming consistently. They are usually spaced from 10 to 20 minutes apart. Body is effacing and dilating.
Pre Labor
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
On the newborn APGAR test, you want a low number.
True
False
Whats the name of the most used medication to treat ectopic pregnancy?
Advil
Antibiotics
Methotrexate
Germanium
Which hormone increases to sustain the pregnancy?
LH
FSH
Progesterone
Prolactin
Condition that occurs MOST LIKELY as a result of trauma (Example: Car Accident)
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
A condition in which a woman develops high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy accompanied by seizures.
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Eclampsia
Preeclampsia
Usually result in premature birth if severe.
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Major symptom = High BP Of 140/90 or higher
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Caused by damage to lactotroph cells of the pituitary gland
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
May result in organ damage, cardiovascular disease and/or damage to mothers blood vessels.
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Symptoms include lack of pubic hair, reduced breast size, lack milk production
Placenta Previa
Sheehan's Syndrome
Placenta Accreta
Placental Abruption
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
You have just delivered a newborn infant. After suctioning, drying, and warming the newborn, you note that she is crying loudly, is moving all four extremities, and has a brachial pulse of 160. Her arms and legs are blue, while her chest, face, and abdomen are pink. You would rate her APGAR score as a
3
6
9
12
A full-term pregnant woman tells you she is in great pain and that she needs to push. When you inspect the vaginal opening, you notice a 5-inch length of umbilical cord protruding from it. You should immediately
open your OB kit and prepare to deliver the newborn.
move the patient to the ambulance and transport rapidly.
check the cord for a pulse.
place the mother in a knee-chest position and deliver the newborn.
A normal heart rate for a newborn is typically ____ than that of a one year old.
the same
slower
faster
depends on the weight of the baby
