EMT Domain 4: Obstetrics and Gynecology

During the second stage of labor, the EMT should recognize the need to prepare for delivery when which of the following signs is observed?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling of the hands and feet, and proteinuria in a pregnant patient?

When providing care for a patient experiencing a prolapsed umbilical cord, the EMT should take which of the following actions?

The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid during delivery indicates:

In cases of breech presentation, the EMT should recognize that the primary concern is:

Which of the following is the most appropriate management for a patient experiencing supine hypotensive syndrome?

The most critical step in managing a patient with an ectopic pregnancy is:

When caring for a patient in active labor with known placenta previa, the EMT should avoid:

The primary indication for initiating neonatal resuscitation is:

In the case of shoulder dystocia during delivery, the EMT's first action should be to:

When managing a postpartum hemorrhage, the EMT should initially:

During a pre-hospital delivery, you notice a limb presentation. What is the most appropriate next step?

Which of the following is an indication for immediate neonatal resuscitation?

For a patient in labor with known polyhydramnios, the EMT should be most concerned about the risk of:

In the context of obstetrics, the term "gravida" refers to:

The administration of oxygen to a pregnant patient in severe distress should be:

A patient experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage should be treated initially with:

The most appropriate management of a patient presenting with a suspected placental abruption includes:

The presence of a "show" or bloody show is most indicative of:

When dealing with a patient experiencing severe preeclampsia, the EMT should be most alert for signs of:

The proper technique for suctioning a newborn's airway is to suction:

The identification and management of a "precipitous delivery," defined as labor and delivery lasting less than 3 hours, should prioritize:

When encountering a pregnant patient with signs of shock and no visible bleeding, the EMT should suspect:

For a pregnant patient in the third trimester presenting with unilateral swelling and pain in the lower extremity, the EMT's primary concern should be:

In the case of a known molar pregnancy, what is the most appropriate prehospital care by an EMT?

The EMT should recognize the need for immediate transport in a pregnant patient exhibiting symptoms of mirror syndrome, which include:

During transport of a pregnant patient with suspected vasa previa, the EMT must prioritize:

The EMT's initial intervention for a pregnant patient presenting with a seizure and no prior history of epilepsy should be:

When assessing a pregnant patient with a history of substance abuse, the EMT should be particularly vigilant for signs of:

The recognition and management of a perineal hematoma in the postpartum period should include: