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OB/Gyn FISDAP ( 2025 Update)
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Q: when determining the frequency of contractions, you should time the contractions from the:
Answer: start of one to the start of the next
Q: which of the following is an indication of imminent birth
Answer: crowning of the baby's head
Q: which of the following is NOT a component of the Apgar score
Answer: body size
Q: which of the following occurs during true labor
Answer: uterine contractions become more regular
Q: which of the following statements regarding a breech presentation is correct
Answer:
a breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the presenting part
Q: a 26 tear old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing a seizure
her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the past few days you should: Answer: place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport
Q: a 33 year old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing vaginal bleeding
during transport, you note that she suddenly became diaphoretic, tachycardia, and hypotensive you should: Answer: place her in a left lateral recumbent position
Q: a history of pelvic inflammatory disease or tubal ligations increases a woman's risk for:
Answer: an ectopic pregnancy
Q: a mother who is pregnant with her first baby is typically in the first stage of labor for
approximately: Answer: 16 hours
Q: abruptio placenta occurs when:
Answer: manually displace the patient's uterus to the left
Q: during delivery, it is MOST important to position your partner at the mother's head because:
Answer: the mother might become nauseated and vomit
Q: during your visual inspection of a 25 year old woman in labor, you see the baby's head
crowning at the vaginal opening what should you do Answer: apply gentle pressure to the baby's head as it delivers
Q: following delivery of a full-term baby, you have properly cared for the baby and have
clamped and cut the umbilical cord during transport, you note that the mother is experiencing moderate vaginal bleeding you should: Answer: firmly massage the uterine fundus with a circular motion
Q: if a baby is born at 7:52, the second Apgar score should be calculated at:
Answer: 7:
Q: if a pregnant patient must be placed onto a backboard, you should:
Answer: elevate the right side of the board with rolled towels or blankets
Q: most medical models base a pregnant woman's due date:
Answer: on the first day of her last menstrual cycle
Q: supine hypotensive syndrome occurs when:
Answer: the pregnant uterus compresses the inferior vena cava
Q: the leading cause of maternal death during the first trimester of pregnancy is:
Answer: internal bleeding caused by a ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Q: the ONLY indications for placing your gloved fingers in the vagina during delivery are:
Answer: breech presentation and prolapsed umbilical cord
Q: the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid indicates:
Answer: that the baby's airways might be constructed
Q: upon delivery of the baby's head, you note that its face is encased in the unruptured amniotic
sac you should: Answer: puncture the sac and suction the baby's mouth and nose
Q: when the mother is experiencing a contraction, you should instruct her to:
Answer: take quick short breaths
Q: which of the following is a normal physiologic change that occurs in the mother's respiratory
system during pregnancy Answer: increased respiratory rate and decreased respiratory reserve
Q: which of the following is NOT generally considered an obstetrical emergency
Answer: return of contractions following delivery of the baby
Q: which of the following questions is of LEAST pertinence when determining whether a
mother will deliver her baby within the next few minutes Answer: "have you had a sonogram"
Q: which of the following statements regarding gestational diabetes is correct
Answer: in some cases, women with gestational diabetes require insulin injections
Q: which of the following statements regarding suctioning of a newborn's mouth and
oropharynx is correct Answer: suctioning is indicated prior to cutting the cord if respiratory distress is present
Q: which of the following statements regarding the placenta is correct
Answer: the placenta allows oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other products to transfer between the mother and fetus but does not allow blood to mix between the mother and fetus
Q: while examining a woman in labor, you see the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina
you should: Answer: gently push the infant's head away from the cord
Q: you are assessing a 25 year old woman who is 39 weeks pregnant
she is experiencing regular contractions that are approximately three minutes apart and states that her amniotic sac broke two hours ago after taking the standard precautions, you should: Answer: assess her for crowning
Answer: age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact
Q: an infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with:
Answer: absent urine output
Q: before positioning an infant or child's airway, you should:
Answer: place him or her on a firm surface
Q: bruising to the is LEAST suggestive of child abuse
Answer: shins
Q: children with N meningitides would MOST likely present with:
Answer: cherry-red spots or a purplish rash
Q: effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include:
Answer: positioning, ice packs, and extremity elevation
Q: febrile seizures are MOST common in children between:
Answer: 6 months and 6 years
Q: immediate transport is indicated for a child when he or she:
Answer: has a history compatible with a serious illness
Q: signs of an upper airway obstruction in an infant or child include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
Answer: wheezing
Q: submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are MOST commonly associated with:
Answer: alcohol
Q: the EMT should be MOST concerned when a child presents with fever and:
Answer: a rash
Q: the first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
Q: when assessing an 8 year old child, you should:
Answer: talk to the child, not just the caregiver
Q: which of the following is true regarding the legal implications of child abuse
Answer: EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse
Q: which of the following statements regarding a 3 month old infant is correct
Answer: a 3 month old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger
Q: a 2 month old infant was found unresponsive in his crib by his mother
when you arrive, you determine that the infant is apneic and pulseless his skin is pale and cold and his arms are stiff you should: Answer: inform the child's mother that her son is deceased
Q: a 2 year old female has experienced a seizure
when you arrive at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother her skin is hot and moist the mother tells you that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes she further tells you that her daughter has no history of seizures but has had a recent ear infection you should: Answer:
cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital
Q: a 4 year old, 16 kg female ingested an unknown quantity of liquid drain cleaner
your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns around her mouth you should: Answer: monitor her airway and give oxygen
Q: a 5 year old child has had severe vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days
which of the following assessment findings would be the MOST indicative of decompensated shock Answer: blood pressure of 70/40 mm HG
Q: a 6 month old male presents with 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea
he is unconscious, but his level of activity is decreased the infant's mother tells you that he has not had a soiled diaper in over 12 hours the infant's hear rate is 140 beats/min, and his anterior fontanelle appears to be slightly sunken you should suspect: Answer: moderate dehydration
Q: a 6 year old male presents with respiratory distress
his mother states that she saw him put a small toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began the child is conscious, obviously frightened, and is coughing forcefully you should: Answer:
as you approach the child, you note that he is lying at the base of the monkey bars he is unresponsive, and there are no signs of breathing you should: Answer: stabilize his head and check for a pulse
Q: you are dispatched to a residence for a child with respiratory distress
the patient, an 18 month old female, is tachypneic, has sternal retractions, and is clinging to her mother her skin is pink and dry, and her heart rate is 120 beats/min the MOST appropriate treatment for this child includes: Answer: administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the child with her mother
Q: you respond to a skate park where a 10 year old male fell from his skateboard and struck his
head on the ground; he was not wearing a helmet he is responsive to painful stimuli only and has a large hematoma to the back of his head after your partner stabilizes his head and opens his airway, you assess his breathing and determine that it is slow and irregular his pulse is slow and bounding you should: Answer: assist his ventilations, be prepared to suction his mouth if he vomits, apply full spinal precautions, and prepare for immediate transport to a trauma center
Q: a newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within seconds
following birth Answer: 15 to 30
Q: a 3 year old male is pulseless and apneic after a witnessed electrocution
you do not have pediatric AED pads what should you do Answer: use the adult pads
Q: a precipitous labor and delivery is MOST common in women who:
Answer: have delivered a baby before
Q: a pregnant trauma patient might lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of
shock because: Answer: pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume
Q: after a baby is born, it is important to:
Answer: ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed
Q: an infant is premature if it:
Answer: weighs less than 5 pounds or is born before 36 weeks' gestation.
Answer: might present without significant abdominal pain
Q: pregant women are advised to take iron supplements, such as prenatal vitamins, because:
Answer: pregnancy causes an increased number of red blood cells, which predisposes the mother to anemia
Q: the amniotic fluid serves to:
Answer: insulate and protect the fetus
Q: the term primigravida refers to a woman who:
Answer: is pregnant for the first time
Q: the umbilical cord:
Answer: carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein
