Chapter 34 Quiz

After a baby is born, it is important to: A) Coll the infant to stimulate effective breathing B) ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed C) position it so that its head is higher than its body D) immediately clamp and cut the umbilical cord

B) ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed

A precipitous labor and delivery is most common in women who: A) are younger than 30 years of age B) have delivered a baby before C) have gestational diabetes D) are pregnant for the first time

B) have delivered a baby before

In contrast to abruptio placenta, placenta previa: A) is caused by hypertension or abdominal trauma B) might present without significant abdominal pain C) might not present with heavy vaginal bleeding D) is typically associated with severe abdominal pain

B) might present without significant abdominal pain

Pregnant women are advised to take iron supplements, such as prenatal vitamins, because: A) white blood cells decrease during pregnancy, which increases the mother's risk of an infection B) pregnancy causes an increased number of red blood cells, which predisposes the mother to anemia C) iron makes the blood clot faster, which protects the mother from excessive bleeding during delivery D) the blood naturally thins during pregnancy, which disposes the mother to severe bleeding

B) pregnancy causes an increased number of red blood cells, which predisposes the mother to anemia

When determining the frequency of contractions, you should time the contractions from the: A) end of one to the end of the next B) start of one to the start of the next C) start of one to the end of the next D) end of one to the start of the next

B) start of one to the start of the next

The term primigravida refers to a woman who: A) has never been pregnant B) has had more than one live baby C) is pregnant for the first time D) has had only one live birth

C) is pregnant for the first time

Eclampsia is MOST accurately defined as: A) high levels of protein in the patient's urine B) a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg C) seizures that result from severe hypertension D) hypertension in the 20th week of pregnancy

C) seizures that result from severe hypertension

An infant is premature if it: A) weighs less than 5.5 pounds or is born before 37 weeks' gestation B) is born before 40 weeks' gestation or weighs less than 7 pounds C) weighs less than 5 pounds or is born before 36 weeks' gestation D) is born before 38 weeks' gestation or weighs less than 6 pounds

C) weighs less than 5 pounds or is born before 36 weeks' gestation

Which of the following statements regarding a breech presentation is correct? A) breech deliveries occur rapidly, so the EMT should deliver at the scene B) there is minimal risk of trauma to the infant with a breech presentation C) it is possible to deliver a breech presentation in the prehospital setting D) a breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the presenting part

D) a breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the presenting part

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

D) insulate and protect fetus

A newborn infant will usually begin breathing spontaneously within _______ seconds following birth. A) 15 to 30 B) 30 to 60 C) 3 to 5 D) 5 to 10

A) 15 to 30

By the 20th week of pregnancy, the uterus is typically at or above the level of the mother's: A) belly button B) pubic bone C) superior diaphragm D) diploid process

A) belly button

Which of the following is not a component of the Apgar score? A) body size B) grimace C) pulse D) activity

A) body size

The umbilical cord: A) carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein B) carries blood away from the baby via the artery C) contains two veins and one large umbilical artery D) separates from the placenta shortly after birth

A) carries oxygen to the baby via the umbilical vein

Which of the following is an indication of imminent birth? A) crowning of the baby's head B) rupture of the amniotic was C) explosion of the mucus plug from the vagina D) irregular contractions lasting 10 minutes

A) crowning of the baby's head

In contrast to a full-term infant, a premature infant: A) has an even proportionately larger head B) is often covered with excess vernix material C) retains heat better because of excess body hair D) is one who is born before 38 weeks' gestation

A) has an even proportionately larger head

Common interventions used to stimulate spontaneous respirations in the newborn include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) positive-pressure ventilations B) some form of tactile stimulation C) thorough drying with a towel D) suctioning of the upper airway

A) positive-pressure ventilations

A pregnant trauma patient might lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because: A) pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume B) pregnancy causes vasodilation and a lower blood pressure C) pregnant patients can dramatically increase their heart rate D) blood is haunted to the uterus and fetus during major trauma

A) pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume

Fetal complications associated with drug- or alcohol-addicted mothers include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) profound tachycardia B) respiratory depression C) low birth weight D) premature delivery

A) profound tachycardia

Which of the following occurs during true labor? A) uterine contractions become more regular B) uterine contractions decrease in intensity C) uterine contractions last about 10 seconds D) the uterus becomes very soft and movable

A) uterine contractions become more regular