OB/PEDIATRIC EMT FISDAP 2023-2024
LATEST EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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Following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and
clamped and cut the umbilical cord. During transport, you note that the mother is
experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding. You should:
A) firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion
B) elevate her legs 6-8 inches and cover her with a blanket
C) carefully insert a sterile trauma dressing into her vagina
D) place her legs together and position her on her left side - ANSWER- A) firmly
massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion
When determining the frequency of contractions, you should time the contractions
from the:
A) end of one to the start of the next
B) start of one to the start of the next
C) end of one to the end of the next
D) start of one to the end of the next - ANSWER- B) start of one to the start of the
next
If a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at:
A) 7:57
B) 8:00
C) 7:59
D) 7:53 - ANSWER- A) 7:57
A nuchal cord is defined as an umbilical cord that:
A) is lacerated due to traumatic delivery
B) has separated from the placenta
C) is wrapped around the baby's neck
D) has abnormally developed blood vessels - ANSWER- C) is wrapped around the
baby's neck
When preparing a pregnant patient for delivery, you should position her:
A) on her left side with the right leg elevated
B) in a sitting position with her hips elevated 12 inches
C) in a supine position with her legs elevated
D) on a firm surface with her hips elevated 2 to 4 inches - ANSWER- D) on a firm
surface with her hips elevated 2 to 4 inches
A mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor
for approximately:
A) 16 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 4 hours
D) 8 hours - ANSWER- A) 16 hours
The amniotic fluid serves to:
A) assist in fetal development
B) remove viruses from the fetus
C) transfer oxygen to the fetus
D) insulate and protect the fetus - ANSWER- D) insulate and protect the fetus
The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates:
A) that the fetus is at least 4 weeks premature
B) that full newborn resuscitation will be needed
C) that the baby's airway may be obstructed
D) an expected finding in full-term infants - ANSWER- C) that the baby's airway
may be obstructed
A 26 y/o female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure. Her husband
tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she has been complaining
of a headache for the past few days. You should:
A) insert an OPA and ventilate with a BVM
B) elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her warm
C) administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and transport
D) place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport - ANSWERD) place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport
You and your partner are both male and are attending to a 28 y/o female patient
complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. The patient is 34 weeks pregnant with her
first child. The patient refuses to allow you to examine her, and her husband
informs you that their culture does not allow males to examine or care for pregnant
women. You should:
A) inform the patient that by calling for an ambulance, she is agreeing to the care
provided and continue with your assessment and management
B) respect the patient's wishes, ensure that the appropriate documentation is
provided, and transport the patient
C) insist that the patient requires proper care and that requires adequate physical
assessment and that you cannot be responsible for the outcome
D) call for the police to ensure the patient assessment is carried out - ANSWERB) respect the patient's wishes, ensure that the appropriate documentation is
provided, and transport the patient
Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn
include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) suctioning of the upper airway
B) some form of tactile stimulation
C) positive-pressure ventilations
D) thorough drying with a towel - ANSWER- C) positive-pressure ventilations
A history of PID or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for:
A) an ectopic pregnancy
B) gestational DM
C) pre-eclampsia
D) placenta previa - ANSWER- A) an ectopic pregnancy
Which of the following questions is of LEAST pertinence when determining
whether a mother will deliver her baby within the next few minutes?
A) "Do you feel the need to push?"
B) "Is this your first baby?"
C) "When are you due?"
D) "Have you had a sonogram?" - ANSWER- D) "Have you had a sonogram?"
Your 22 y/o patient is in active labor. Upon visual inspection, you note that the
infant's leg is protruding from the vagina. Appropriate management of this
situation includes:
A) gently pulling on the infant's leg in an attempt to facilitate delivery
B) carefully attempting to push the infant's leg off of the umbilical cord
C) placing the mother supine with her head down and pelvis elevated
D) placing the mother in a recumbent position and rapidly transporting -
ANSWER- C) placing the mother supine with her head down and pelvis elevated
You are attending to a 23 y/o female patient who is 16 weeks pregnant with her
second child. The patient has apparently fallen and sustained an injury to her upper
right arm. When you ask about the incident history, the patient is reluctant to
explain what happened and becomes very quiet. Based on this information, you
should:
A) immediately remove the patient from the environment and transport
B) continue your care in a private area, document any details regarding the scene
of the incident, and reassure her as you provide care
C) ask more detailed questions and press the issue until you have a more detailed
understanding of the incident
D) contact police and remain at the scene until they arrive and escort you to the
hospital - ANSWER- B) continue your care in a private area, document any details
regarding the scene of the incident, and reassure her as you provide care
By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the
mother's:
A) belly button
B) superior diaphragm
C) xiphoid process
D) pubic bone - ANSWER- A) belly button
During your visual inspection of a 25 y/o woman in labor, you see the baby's head
crowning at the vaginal opening. What should you do?
A) maintain firm pressure on the head until it completely delivers
B) tell the mother not to push and transport her immediately
C) place your fingers in the vagina to assess for a nuchal cord
D) apply gentle pressure to the baby's head as it delivers - ANSWER- D) apply
gentle pressure to the baby's head as it delivers
Three days after delivering a baby, a 30 y/o woman complains of sudden onset
SOB. Her level of consciousness is decreased and she is tachycardic. The EMT
should suspect:
A) intrauterine bleeding
B) acute pulmonary edema
C) PE
D) spontaneous PTX - ANSWER- C) PE
A pregnant trauma patient may lose a significant amount of blood before showing
signs of shock because:
A) pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume
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