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7 Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatric Emergencies Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 7 Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatric Emergencies, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

In later pregnancy, lying flat may worsen circulation, so an EMT may position the patient on the left side if tolerated.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

A child with respiratory distress becomes fatigued and less responsive as their breathing slows. This change necessarily means the child is improving.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What condition may a seizure during pregnancy or shortly after delivery indicate?

Written response

1 point

After initial steps, below what heart rate should assisted ventilation be provided to a newborn if the heart rate remains low? Enter the threshold in beats per minute.

Fill in the blank

1 point

For an infant with severe foreign-body airway obstruction, repeat cycles of .

Fill in the blank

1 point

During shoulder dystocia, EMTs must never apply .

Choose one

1 point

A laboring patient has strong, close contractions, an urge to push, and visible presenting parts. What is the most appropriate EMT action?

A
Move the patient to an ambulance before preparing for delivery, even if the infant is already emerging.
B
Prepare for delivery where the patient is and support the infant as it emerges without pulling.
C
Pull gently on the infant to speed delivery.
D
Wait to request additional resources until after the infant is born.

Choose one

1 point

After a birth, the placenta delivers before transport. What should the EMT do with it?

A
Pull on the umbilical cord to help deliver any remaining placenta.
B
Attempt to remove the placenta before transport.
C
Bring the delivered placenta with the patient and transport urgently.
D
Leave the placenta behind unless the receiving team requests it.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with possible early pregnancy develops sudden severe abdominal pain, shoulder pain, and dizziness, but has little external bleeding. What should the EMT suspect?

A
Suspect a possible ruptured ectopic pregnancy with internal bleeding.
B
Rule out a pregnancy-related emergency because external bleeding is slight.
C
Perform an internal examination to identify the source of bleeding.
D
Delay transport until the amount of external bleeding increases.

Choose all

1 point

An EMT responds to a sexual assault call. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A
Prioritize immediate medical needs.
B
Obtain consent before providing care.
C
Promise that nothing will be reported to anyone under any circumstances.
D
Preserve privacy and avoid questions or actions not needed for emergency treatment.
E
Delay necessary medical care until evidence-preservation procedures are complete.

Choose all

1 point

An injury pattern and changing explanation raise concern for possible child maltreatment. Which actions are appropriate for the EMT? Select all that apply.

A
Document findings and statements accurately.
B
Avoid leading questions.
C
Ensure the child’s immediate safety.
D
Conduct an investigation to determine whether abuse occurred.
E
Follow mandatory reporting and agency procedures.

Choose one

1 point

During delivery, the umbilical cord is found around the infant’s neck. Which action is appropriate?

A
Pull firmly on the cord to clear it from the infant’s neck.
B
Pull the infant quickly to complete delivery.
C
Manage the cord according to training and protocol without pulling forcefully.
D
Push the cord back into the uterus before supporting the infant.

True or false

1 point

If a newborn is apneic or gasping, an EMT should complete nonessential tasks before beginning assisted ventilation.

A
True
B
False

Open ended

1 point

A child initially has increased work of breathing and retractions. The child then becomes fatigued and less responsive, with poor air movement and slowing respirations. What may this change indicate, and what immediate EMT actions are appropriate?

Written response

1 point

Under current age-appropriate basic life support guidance, how many back blows are given in one cycle for an infant with severe foreign-body airway obstruction?

Choose one

1 point

A patient in later pregnancy feels faint while lying flat during assessment. Which positioning response is most appropriate if tolerated?

A
Keep the patient flat on their back and elevate both legs
B
Position the patient on the left side if tolerated, or use manual left uterine displacement
C
Place the patient face down to relieve pressure on major blood vessels
D
Delay repositioning until fetal movement has been assessed

Choose one

1 point

A laboring patient has strong contractions close together and says they feel an urge to push. What should the EMT do when birth appears imminent?

A
Begin transport immediately without preparing for delivery
B
Ask the patient to suppress the urge to push until arrival at a facility
C
Prepare for delivery where the patient is and request additional resources
D
Attempt to slow the contractions before deciding whether to transport

Choose one

1 point

A child with an injury is pale, cool, unusually quiet, and has a weak pulse and delayed capillary refill, but the blood pressure is currently normal. What is the best interpretation?

A
Treat shock as a concern and assess perfusion signs despite the normal blood pressure
B
Rule out shock because the blood pressure is within the expected range
C
Wait to intervene until the blood pressure becomes low
D
Use blood pressure alone to determine whether urgent transport is needed

Choose one

1 point

After a home birth, the placenta delivers before the ambulance arrives. What should the EMT do with it?

A
Pull gently on the cord to ensure the placenta is fully delivered
B
Leave the placenta behind unless the receiving team requests it
C
Attempt to remove any remaining placenta before transport
D
Bring the delivered placenta with the patient and do not pull on the cord

Written response

1 point

A patient with possible early pregnancy develops sudden severe pelvic pain, shoulder pain, and faintness, with little external bleeding. What potentially life-threatening condition should the EMT suspect?