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08 Special Populations Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 30 questions to review 08 Special Populations, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

30 questions

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A 39-week pregnant patient has contractions every 2 minutes, reports an intense urge to push, and has a crowning fetal head. What is the best next action?

A
Transport immediately and delay delivery until arrival
B
Apply firm downward pressure to speed delivery
C
Prepare for delivery and support the emerging head
D
Insert a gloved hand to determine fetal position

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1 point

During labor, the umbilical cord is protruding from the vagina before the infant. What should you do first?

A
Push the cord back into the vagina
B
Apply pressure to the uterine fundus
C
Relieve pressure from the cord and request immediate ALS
D
Clamp and cut the cord immediately

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1 point

Ten minutes after delivery, a patient is pale, confused, and bleeding heavily. The uterus feels soft and boggy. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A
Pull gently on the umbilical cord
B
Massage the uterus and treat for shock
C
Insert gauze into the vagina
D
Wait for the uterus to firm without intervention

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1 point

A full-term newborn is limp and not breathing after being dried and stimulated. What is the priority?

A
Obtain an Apgar score before intervening
B
Begin positive-pressure ventilation
C
Clamp the cord and wait for spontaneous respirations
D
Perform chest compressions immediately

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1 point

A newborn remains apneic after the initial steps, and the heart rate is 80/min. What should you do next?

A
Begin coordinated chest compressions
B
Provide effective positive-pressure ventilation
C
Place the newborn in the recovery position
D
Administer oral glucose

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1 point

A 2-year-old is sitting upright, has severe retractions and grunting, makes poor eye contact, and has mottled skin. What is the best interpretation?

A
Mild respiratory distress
B
Stable compensated shock only
C
An immediate life threat requiring intervention
D
Normal behavior for a toddler

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A 4-year-old has a pulse but is apneic. What ventilation rate is consistent with current pediatric BLS guidance?

A
One breath every 10 seconds
B
One breath every 5–6 seconds
C
One breath every 2–3 seconds
D
Five breaths per minute

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A responsive infant has a severe airway obstruction and cannot cough or cry. Which intervention is appropriate?

A
Five abdominal thrusts followed by five back blows
B
Blind finger sweeps
C
Five back blows followed by five chest thrusts
D
Rescue breaths without compressions

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1 point

A child with vomiting and diarrhea is pale, tachycardic, anxious, and has delayed capillary refill. The blood pressure is normal. What is the best conclusion?

A
Shock is ruled out because blood pressure is normal
B
The child may be in compensated shock
C
The child has isolated respiratory distress
D
The findings are expected after crying

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A frightened toddler requires assessment but is breathing adequately. Which approach is best?

A
Separate the child from the caregiver immediately
B
Perform the entire examination without speaking
C
Allow the caregiver to hold or comfort the child when safe
D
Restrain the child before checking the airway

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A patient who delivered 2 hours ago has a generalized seizure. What is the most appropriate prehospital approach?

A
Restrain the patient forcefully and place an object in the mouth
B
Protect the patient, support the airway and breathing, check glucose, and transport rapidly
C
Delay transport until the seizure has completely resolved and the patient can walk
D
Assume the seizure is unrelated to pregnancy if blood pressure is normal

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A late-term pregnant patient becomes hypotensive while lying supine, and spinal injury is not suspected. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A
Keep the patient flat and elevate both legs only
B
Place the patient prone
C
Position the patient left lateral or manually displace the uterus to the left
D
Sit the patient upright and withhold oxygen

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1 point

After the fetal head delivers, the shoulders do not follow with the next contraction. What is the best response?

A
Apply strong downward traction to the infant's head
B
Apply firm fundal pressure
C
Call for help, avoid traction and fundal pressure, and use authorized maneuvers
D
Pull on the umbilical cord to speed delivery

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1 point

Despite effective positive-pressure ventilation, a newborn's heart rate remains 50/min. What escalation is indicated?

A
Continue routine warming only
B
Begin coordinated chest compressions with ventilation and request ALS
C
Stop ventilation to avoid overstimulation
D
Give oral fluids and reassess in 5 minutes

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A pregnant patient has vaginal bleeding before delivery. Which prehospital action is most appropriate?

A
Insert gauze into the vagina to control the bleeding
B
Place pads externally, assess for shock, and arrange prompt transport
C
Have the patient walk to determine whether the bleeding worsens
D
Delay transport until the bleeding has completely stopped

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1 point

A late-term pregnant patient becomes hypotensive while lying flat, and spinal injury is not suspected. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A
Place the patient completely supine and elevate both legs
B
Position the patient prone with the abdomen unsupported
C
Position the patient left lateral or manually displace the uterus to the left
D
Sit the patient upright and restrict all movement

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1 point

A patient who delivered recently has a generalized seizure. Which management is most appropriate for an EMT while arranging rapid transport?

A
Restrain the patient's limbs and place an object in the mouth
B
Withhold oxygen because the seizure will resolve spontaneously
C
Wait for the seizure to end before assessing airway and breathing
D
Protect the patient, support airway and breathing, check glucose, and transport rapidly

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1 point

A 39-week patient has contractions every 2 minutes, an intense urge to push, and a crowning fetal head. What should the EMT do next?

A
Transport immediately and delay delivery until arrival
B
Prepare for delivery and support the emerging head
C
Apply firm downward pressure to accelerate delivery
D
Perform a vaginal examination to determine the fetal position

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1 point

A breech infant is beginning to deliver. Which action is most appropriate?

A
Support the body as it delivers, create an airway space if needed, and request immediate assistance
B
Pull steadily on the infant's legs to complete delivery
C
Push the infant back into the uterus and continue routine transport
D
Apply fundal pressure to force the head through the birth canal

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1 point

During labor, the umbilical cord is visible outside the vagina before the infant. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A
Push the cord back inside the vagina
B
Clamp and cut the cord before the infant is delivered
C
Apply fundal pressure to speed delivery
D
Relieve pressure on the cord, keep it moist, and arrange immediate transport

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1 point

After the fetal head delivers, the shoulders do not follow. What is the most appropriate initial management?

A
Pull firmly on the infant's head
B
Apply strong pressure to the uterine fundus
C
Call for help, avoid traction and fundal pressure, and use authorized maneuvers
D
Ask the mother to stand and walk during the contraction

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1 point

A full-term newborn remains limp and apneic after warming, drying, positioning, and stimulation. What is the priority intervention?

A
Begin effective positive-pressure ventilation
B
Obtain an Apgar score before intervening
C
Clamp the cord and wait for spontaneous breathing
D
Begin chest compressions immediately without ventilating

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1 point

A newborn's heart rate remains fifty per minute despite effective positive-pressure ventilation. What should the team do next?

A
Stop ventilation and place the newborn skin-to-skin
B
Administer oral glucose
C
Begin coordinated chest compressions and ventilation while requesting ALS
D
Perform routine suctioning until the heart rate rises

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A child with severe retractions becomes drowsy, has poor respiratory effort, and develops bradycardia. What is the best interpretation and action?

A
Observe the child because children commonly compensate
B
Treat only the skin color and reassess in 30 minutes
C
Encourage the child to walk to improve lung expansion
D
Provide immediate airway and ventilatory support

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1 point

A pregnant patient has significant vaginal bleeding before delivery. Which action is most appropriate?

A
Insert gauze into the vagina to control the bleeding
B
Place pads externally, treat for shock, and transport promptly
C
Ask the patient to walk to the ambulance to assess stability
D
Apply firm pressure directly to the cervix

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1 point

A late-term pregnant patient becomes dizzy and hypotensive while lying supine. No spinal injury is suspected. What is the best intervention?

A
Place the patient flat on the back and elevate both legs
B
Turn the patient prone to relieve pressure on the vessels
C
Position the patient left lateral or displace the uterus to the left
D
Have the patient sit upright and withhold oxygen

Choose one

1 point

After the fetal head delivers, the shoulders do not follow. Which response is most appropriate?

A
Apply strong downward traction to the infant's head
B
Apply firm pressure to the uterine fundus
C
Call for help, avoid traction and fundal pressure, and use authorized maneuvers
D
Pull on the umbilical cord to speed delivery

Choose one

1 point

A newborn remains apneic after initial warming, positioning, and stimulation. The heart rate is 80/min. What should you do next?

A
Start coordinated chest compressions immediately
B
Provide effective positive-pressure ventilation
C
Wait for an Apgar score before beginning treatment
D
Give oral glucose and reassess in five minutes

Choose one

1 point

A 2-year-old has severe retractions, grunting, poor eye contact, and mottled skin. How should this presentation be interpreted?

A
Stable illness because the child is sitting upright
B
Mild respiratory distress because skin findings are irrelevant
C
An immediate life threat requiring intervention
D
Compensated shock only, with no need for airway assessment

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A child with vomiting and diarrhea is pale, tachycardic, anxious, and has delayed capillary refill, but has a normal blood pressure. What is the best conclusion?

A
Shock is ruled out by the normal blood pressure
B
The child may be in compensated shock
C
The findings indicate isolated respiratory distress
D
The findings are normal after vomiting and diarrhea