Obstetrics
Expulsion of the fetus, from any cause, before the 20th week of gestation.
A. incomplete abortion
B. imminent abortion
C. abortion
D. complete abortion
C. abortion
Which of the following anticonvulsant medications would most likely be administered to a newborn with seizures in the prehospital setting?
Lorazepam
Meningococcal meningitis with sepsis is typically characterized by a(n):
Purpuric rash
Musculoskeletal changes, such as ____, may also affect pulmonary function by limiting lung volume and maximal inspiratory pressure.
A. kyphosis
B. osteoporosis
C. decreased bone mass
D. arthritis
A. kyphosis
Approximately 70% of all child abuse or neglect cases involve:
A) females over 8 years of age.
B) an otherwise healthy child.
C) males under 6 years of age.
D) substance abuse by the perpetrator.
D) substance abuse by the perpetrator.
A premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus.
A. myometrium
B. hydramnios
C. abruptio placenta
D. placenta previa
C. abruptio placenta
If hypovolemia is suspected or confirmed, you should administer ____ mL of normal saline to a 6-pound newborn over a period of ____.
27, 5 to 10 minutes
Compared to adults, the smaller diameter of a child's airway makes it more vulnerable to:
Obstruction by the tongue.
A pathologic condition in which the arterial walls become thickened and inelastic.
arteriosclerosis
Which of the following patient populations is at GREATEST risk for abuse or neglect?
A) Females between 6 and 12 years of age
B) Children with chronic medical conditions
C) Adolescents who rebel against their parents
D) Males between 2 and 14 years of age
B) Children with chronic medical conditions
An extremely rare, life-threatening condition that occurs when amniotic fluid and fetal cells enter the pregnant woman's pulmonary and circulatory system through the placenta via the umbilical veins, causing an exaggerated allergic response from the woman's body.
A. bloody show
B. blastocyst
C. cholestasis
D. amniotic fluid embolism
D. amniotic fluid embolism
The recommended IV dose and concentration of epinephrine for the newborn is:
0.1 to 0.3 mL/kg, 1:10,000
In contrast to adults, young children are more prone to liver and spleen injuries because the organs:
Extend well below the rib cage.
Degenerative condition resulting in decreased mobility of vertebral joints and compression of neural elements.
A. osteoporosis
B. rheumatoid arthritis
C. osteoarthritis
D. spondylosis
D. spondylosis
Which of the following types of maltreatment is perhaps the MOST common?
A) Neglect
B) Physical abuse
C) Sexual abuse
D) Abandonment
A) Neglect
The term for an oocyte once it has been fertilized multiplies into cells.
A. blastocyst
B. fetus
C. embryo
D. corpus luteum
A. blastocyst
The risk of newborn complications is HIGHEST if the amniotic sac:
ruptured more than 18 hours before birth.
Prior to administering pharmacologic therapy to an infant or child with pulseless ventricular tachycardia, the paramedic should perform:
Defibrillation
The degeneration of a joint surface caused by wear and tear that leads to pain and stiffness.
osteoarthritis
Which of the following statements regarding Mongolian spots is correct?
A) They resemble bruises and are found most commonly on the back and buttocks.
B) They are abnormal bruising patterns on the back and are an indicator of abuse.
C) They indicate abnormal bleeding and are associated with a high mortality rate.
D) They are bruiselike patterns that most often appear in severely premature infants.
A) They resemble bruises and are found most commonly on the back and buttocks.
A blood pressure that is equal to or greater than 140/90 mm Hg, which exists prior to pregnancy, occurs before the 20th week of pregnancy, or continues to persist postpartum.
A. eclampsia
B. preeclampsia
C. chronic hypertension
D. pregnancy-induced supine hypertension
C. chronic hypertension
An infant born with a pink body and blue extremities, a pulse rate of 90 beats/min, a strong cry, and active movement should be assigned an initial Apgar score of:
Bradydysrhythmias in children MOST often occur secondary to:
Severe hypoxia.
Which one of the following senses is the last one to diminish in elderly?
When caring for a patient with suspected abuse or neglect, your FIRST priority should be to:
take deliberate action to ensure your own safety.