AEMT Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies 2

Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

The placenta implants over or near the cervical os, causing painless bright-red vaginal bleeding

Answer

Placenta previa involves abnormal low implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening, producing painless bright red third-trimester bleeding.

Question 2

Abruptio placentae is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Painful dark vaginal bleeding with a rigid, board-like uterus

Answer

Abruptio placentae causes painful, dark vaginal bleeding with uterine rigidity because the placenta separates from the uterine wall, trapping blood.

Question 3

In a field delivery, the umbilical cord should be clamped and cut:

Accepted Answer

Once the baby is breathing and crying; clamp at 2–3 cm and 5 cm from the navel

Answer

After confirming the neonate is stable and breathing, clamp the cord at two points (2–3 cm and 5 cm from the navel) and cut between the clamps.

Question 4

A newborn is delivered and remains blue, limp, and apneic after 30 seconds of stimulation and warming. The NEXT step is:

Accepted Answer

Ventilate with a neonatal BVM at 40–60 breaths/min with 21% oxygen

Answer

For an apneic newborn who does not respond to initial stimulation, positive pressure ventilation at 40–60 breaths/min with room air (21% O2) is the priority intervention.

Question 5

Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss exceeding how much after vaginal delivery?

Accepted Answer

500 mL

Answer

Postpartum hemorrhage is traditionally defined as blood loss greater than 500 mL following a vaginal delivery.

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AEMT Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies 2