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Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies Flashcards

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  1. During a normal delivery, which fetal part presents first?

    Answer: Head (vertex presentation)

    The vertex (head) presentation is normal, occurring in approximately 96% of deliveries.

  2. After delivery of the baby's head, the paramedic should immediately:

    Answer: Check for a nuchal cord and suction if needed

    After the head delivers, check for a nuchal cord (cord around the neck) and suction the mouth and nose if secretions are present.

  3. Pre-eclampsia is defined as hypertension after 20 weeks gestation with:

    Answer: Proteinuria and/or organ dysfunction

    Pre-eclampsia is BP ≥140/90 mmHg after 20 weeks gestation, accompanied by proteinuria or signs of end-organ damage.

  4. Eclampsia differs from severe pre-eclampsia by the addition of:

    Answer: Grand mal seizures

    Eclampsia is pre-eclampsia with the addition of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures.

  5. A pregnant patient at 32 weeks is experiencing vaginal bleeding that is painless. This presentation is most consistent with:

    Answer: Placenta previa

    Painless vaginal bleeding in the third trimester is characteristic of placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervical os.

  6. The Apgar score is assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Which five criteria are evaluated?

    Answer: Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, Respiration

    APGAR: Activity (muscle tone), Pulse, Grimace (reflex irritability), Appearance (color), Respiration — scored 0–2 each.