1. A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation collapses and is
unresponsive. What is the first step in assessing her condition?
- A. Check for a pulse and begin CPR if absent.
- B. Administer oxygen and monitor fetal heart rate.
- C. Perform an immediate cesarean section.
- D. Transport to the nearest hospital.
Answer: A. Check for a pulse and begin CPR if absent.
Rationale: Immediate assessment of pulse and initiation of CPR if
absent is critical in maternal cardiac arrest to ensure circulation to both the
mother and fetus.
2. During resuscitation of a pregnant patient, which modification is most
important?
- A. High-dose epinephrine administration.
- B. Left lateral tilt to relieve aortocaval compression.
- C. Double the standard dose of all resuscitation drugs.
- D. Avoid defibrillation to protect the fetus.
Answer: B. Left lateral tilt to relieve aortocaval compression.
Rationale: The left lateral tilt helps alleviate aortocaval compression by
the gravid uterus, which can improve venous return and cardiac output.
3. If a pregnant patient in cardiac arrest is brought to the emergency
department, what is the recommended time frame for delivery if
resuscitation is unsuccessful?
- A. Immediately upon arrival.
- B. Within 5 minutes of arrest.
- C. After 20 minutes of resuscitative efforts.
- D. Delivery is not recommended during resuscitation.
Answer: B. Within 5 minutes of arrest.
Rationale: Perimortem cesarean delivery within 5 minutes of maternal
cardiac arrest can improve maternal resuscitation chances and fetal
survival.
Question: Which of the following physiological changes occurs during
pregnancy that affects the resuscitation of a mother during cardiac arrest?
A) Decreased maternal blood volume
B) Increased oxygen consumption
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