Chapter 23 - D2L

Which of the following conditions would MOST likely lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated?

Chlamydia

Causes of vaginal bleeding include which of the following?

Ectopic pregnancy, Vaginal trauma, pontaneous abortion

Which of the following statements regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is correct?

PID can scar the fallopian tubes, which increases the risk of an ectopic pregnancy.

Which of the following statements regarding gonorrhea is correct?

Painful urination is a common symptom of gonorrhea in both men and women.

Which of the following statements regarding rape is correct?

Rape is a legal diagnosis, not a medical diagnosis.

A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She is conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg, her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should:

administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and transport without delay

During your assessment of a young female with nontraumatic vaginal bleeding, you note that her level of consciousness is decreased, her respirations are rapid and shallow, her skin is cool and moist, and her pulse is rapid and weak. You should:

assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.

The _____________ connect(s) each ovary with the uterus.

fallopian tubes

Which of the following conditions does NOT typically present with vaginal discharge?

genital herpes

When a woman presents with abdominal pain or other vague symptoms, the EMT is often unable to determine the nature of the problem until he or she:

has gathered patient history information.

If a woman with vaginal bleeding reports syncope, the EMT should assume that she:

is in shock.

The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be:

limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.

The most common presenting sign of pelvic inflammatory disease is:

lower abdominal pain.

When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted, you should:

place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) typically does NOT affect the:

urinary bladder.