EMERGENCY SERVICES FISDAP OBGYN Questions with Answers.
Pediatrics & Obstetrics/Gynecology Exam Practice Questions
1. You notice a brownish green
... [Show More] fluid pasing from a 23 year old female while giving
birth. What should you do?
A. Using a gloved hand prevent the fetus from fully delivering.
B. Using a glove hand attempt to visualize the cord for a rupture.
C. Stimulate the fetus immediately after delivery.
D. Suction the mouth and nose of the fetus after delivery.
2. A 36 year old pregnant female has severe abdominal pain. In what position you
transport her?
A. Supine with her head slightly elevated.
B. Right lateral recumbent.
C. In the position of comfort.
D. Left lateral recumbent.
3. Which of the following women is most likely in the first stage of labor?
A. A woman whose contractions occur five minutes apart and last sixty seconds.
B. A woman who feels a strong pressure and an urge to bear down.
C. A woman whose contractions began approximately thirty minutes ago.
D. A woman whose amniotic sac just ruptured, releasing a large amount of clear
liquid.
4. A 6 year old male complains of belly pain. What should you use to determine his
pain level?
A. Wong/Baker pain scale
B. 1 to 10 pain rating scale
C. Analog visual scale
D. Oucher pain scale
5. A 34 year old pregnant female is found apneic and pulseless sitting in a chair.
What should you do?
A. Place her supine on the floor and start CPR.
B. Perform CPR at a rate of 40:2.
C. Start CPR and withhold placement of an AED.
D. Start CPR with a left lateral tilt of 30 degrees.
6. What is the leading cause of maternal death associated with pregnancy?
A. Eclampsia
B. Emboli
C. Hemorrhage
D. Stroke
7. What is the most serious complication of vaginal bleeding?
A. Irreversible shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Neurogenic shock
D. Cardiogenic shock
8. Which stage of delivery begins with complete cervical dilation and ends with
delivery of the baby?
A. First
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Second
9. Where does fertilization of the egg take place?
A. Endometrium
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C. Uterus
D. Fallopian tube
10. In which trimester is placenta previa usually seen?
A. Third
B. Any
C. Second
D. First
11. When assisting with the delivery of twins what should you expect?
A. Shorter delivery times
B. Lower birth weights
C. Larger neonates
D. Two placentas
12. After fertilization of an egg, where will embryo develop and mature?
A. Cervix
B. Vagina
C. Fallopian tube
D. Uterus
13. A 27 year old female complains of insomnia, irritability and feelings of being
overwhelmed. She claims she wants to end her life after giving birth to a child
with Down's Syndrome 2 days ago. What should you suspect?
A. Postpartum depression
B. Anxiety
C. Alcohol intoxication
D. Drug overdose
14. In which trimester is a spontaneous abortion is usually seen?
A. Third
B. Any
C. First
D. Second
15. After how many days does woman's menstrual cycle normally occur?
A. 28 days.
B. 45 days.
C. 21 days.
D. 14 days.
16. In a breech delivery, which part of the baby's body would be delivered LAST?
A. Shoulder
B. Head
C. Feet
D. Buttocks
17. A 32 year old pregnant female states "I have been in labor for an hour and my
water broke." What should you do?
A. Check for crowning.
B. Obtain baseline vital signs.
C. Transport emergently.
D. Obtain a SAMPLE medical history.
18. A 27 year old pregnant female is complaining of extreme bouts of thirst, nausea
and urination. What should you suspect?
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B. Gestational diabetes
C. Early stage kidney failure
D. Pre-eclampsia
19. A 19 year old female gives birth to a baby boy. You note blue extremities and a
pink trunk. His pulse is 108 and he cries weakly. He grimaces when you suction him,
but other movement is limited. What is his APGAR score?
A. 8
B. 4
C. 6
D. 2
20. Why is it important to remove a nuchal cord from a neonate as soon as it is
seen?
A. It can prevent adequate oxygen exchange.
B. It will not allow for blood to circulate in the fetus.
C. The fetus will be unable to receive enough nutrients.
D. It causes shunting through the ductus arteriosus.
21. During a breech birth presentation, which body part presents first?
A. Umbilical cord
B. Buttocks
C. Head
D. Arms
22. What occurs during compression of the inferior vena cava?
A. Preeclampsia
B. Supine hypotensive syndrome
C. Pregnancy induced hypertension
D. Eclampsia
23. A 24 year old female complains of acute onset sharp lower abdominal pain with
vaginal bleeding during her third trimester. What should you suspect?
A. Placenta previa
B. Abruptio placenta
C. Uterine rupture
D. Ectopic pregnancy
24. A 32 year old pregnant female complains of profuse vaginal bleeding. She denies
any abdominal pain or discomfort. What should you suspect?
A. Placenta previa
B. Ruptured ovarian cyst
C. Abruptio placenta
D. Uterine rupture
25. A 19 year old pregnant female has contractions lasting 20-30 seconds and
occurring every 10-15 minutes. She denies having any vaginal discharge. What
should you suspect?
A. Imminent delivery
B. Braxton-Hicks
C. Abruptio placentae
D. Spontaneous abortion [Show Less]