OB PEDS Paramedic fisdap study guide Latest Update 2024-2025 170 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
1st stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER: Onset of contractions -> ends with full
effacement/dilation
2nd stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER: starts w/ full dilation / effacement of cervix ends with delivery of baby
3rd stage of labor - CORRECT ANSWER: Begins with Delivery of baby --> ends with delivery of placenta
A 40 year old female states her water has broken and is full term, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Ask if this is her first pregnancy, obtain history, time her
contractions, check for crowning, if so prepare for delivery
A female that is child bearing age who is complaining of abdominal pain with an
abnormally low blood pressure, you should suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER: Ectopic
pregnancy
A female who is term and complaining of tearing abdominal pain, you should suspect? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Abruption Placenta
A patient with deformity and no pulse to his extremity do to an injury, you should? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Attempt to reduce fracture ONCE to restore pulses.
A pediatric patient with different stages of bruises healing may indicate? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Child abuse
A young child who is tachycardic with a fever and altered mental status, what should
you do - CORRECT ANSWER: 02, iv, fluids, emergent transport
An unresponsive pediatric patient who is tearless and has dry mucous membranes is
more than likely suffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER: Dehydration
APGAR Activity - CORRECT ANSWER: 0 = limp
- = some flexion/extension
- = active motion
APGAR Appearance - CORRECT ANSWER: 0 = blue/pale
- = pink core with blue extremities
- = All pink
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APGAR Grimace - CORRECT ANSWER: 0 = No Response
- = grimace
2= vigorous cough, cry, sneeze
APGAR Pulse - CORRECT ANSWER: 0 = absent
- = under 100
- = over 100
Apgar scale - CORRECT ANSWER: appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration
APGAR: Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER: 0=absent 1=slow// irregular cry 2=strong cry
Best indicator to assess circulation in children - CORRECT ANSWER: Cap refill.
Braxton Hicks contractions - CORRECT ANSWER: false labor contractions preparing
the body for labor
Bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second half of pregnancy is the main
sign of - CORRECT ANSWER: Placenta previa
Bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of the bronchi Common cause of RSV
chorioamnionitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Infection of the amniotic sac & contents
Croup - CORRECT ANSWER: 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)
Discovery of sunken fontanelle is an indication of? - CORRECT ANSWER: Dehydration
Eclampsia - CORRECT ANSWER: most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy, Pre-
eclampsia symptoms ( hypertension) along with seizures
ectopic pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER: A pregnancy outside of the womb, usually in
a fallopian tube
Epi dose for asthma in peds - CORRECT ANSWER: 0.01mg/kg
Epi dose for cardiac arrest in children is - CORRECT ANSWER: 0.01mg/kg OF 0.1 -
1:10,000
Epi for anaphylaxis in children - CORRECT ANSWER: 0.01mg/kg 1:10,000
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