Ch 21 questions Flashcards

1
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Possible causes of vaginal bleeding include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Cervical polyps
C. Vaginal trauma
D. Peptic ulcer

A

Peptic ulcer

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Painful urination associated with burning and a yellowish discharge is associated with:

A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. Endometriosis
D. Syphilis

A

Gonorrhea

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3
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding assessment and treatment of a woman who was the victim of sexual assault?

A. You may be called to testify in court regarding the incident
B. You should question the victim thoroughly about the assaulter in case the police missed any details
C. The patient should be given the option of being treated by a female responder
D. The patient should be discouraged from urinating or changing her clothes prior to examination at the hospital

A

You should question the victim thoroughly about the assaulter in case the police missed any details

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4
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The onset of menstruation usually occurs between the ages of:

A. 8 and 10 years
B. 11 and 16 years
C. 16 and 18 years
D. 17 and 20 years

A

11 and 16 years

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5
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The most common presenting sign of PID is:

A. Vaginal discharge
B. Fever
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Lower abdominal pain

A

Lower abdominal pain

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6
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In rare cases, ___________ causes arthritis that may be accompanied with skin lesions and inflammation of the eyes and urethra.

A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. PID
D. Vaginal bleeding

A

Chlamydia

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Left untreated, ___________ can lead to premature birth or low birth weight in pregnant women.

A. Chlamydia
B. Gonorrhea
C. Bacterial vaginosis
D. Vaginal bleeding

A

Bacterial vaginosis

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If a patient with vaginal bleeding presents with a rapid pulse and pale or cool skin, you should:

A. Attempt to locate the source of bleeding and correct it
B. Place the patient in a supine position with her legs elevated
C. Consider this to be a normal sign in a menstruating woman
D. Inquire about recent problems with urination

A

Place the patient in a supine position with her legs elevated

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When taking a history on a patient experiencing a gynecological emergency, you should consider asking all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Are you taking birth control?
B. When was you last menstrual period?
C. How many sexual partners have you had in the past?
D. Do you have any history of sexually transmitted diseases?

A

How many sexual partners have you had in the past?

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10
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The “PID shuffle” refers to:

A. A distinctive gait when the patient walks
B. Rotation of the microorganisms that cause PID
C. Symptoms that come and go
D. A structural abnormality in a patient’s cervix

A

A distinctive gait when the patient walks

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EMTs treating a patient of a sexual assault may not be dealing with medical issues, but with _________ issues as well.

A. Psychological
B. Physiological
C. Educational
D. Sociological

A

Psychological

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12
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When performing a physical exam on a victim of sexual assault, you should:

A. Expose and evaluate the patient’s vaginal area regardless of whether there is bleeding
B. Allow multiple people to observe the examination in case you have to testify
C. Limit your examination to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries
D. Place the patient’s clothes into a paper bag

A

Place the patient’s clothes into a paper bag

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13
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Rape is considered to be a __________ diagnosis, not a medical diagnosis.

A. Psychological
B. Surgical
C. Sociological
D. Legal

A

Legal

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14
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Often the most important intervention for a sexual assault patient is _________ and transport to a facility with a staff specially trained to deal with this scenario.

A. Comforting reassurance
B. Excellent assessment skills
C. Bandaging skills
D. Emotional sympathy

A

Comforting reassurance

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15
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Your __________ is the best tool to gain the patient’s confidence to seek medical help.

A. Professionalism
B. Content knowledge
C. Compassion
D. Empathy

A

Compassion

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16
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The ________ are located on each side of the lower abdomen and produce the ovum, or egg.

A

Ovaries

17
Q

When a female reaches ___________, she begins to ovulate and experience menstruation.

A

Menstruation

18
Q

_______ _________ _________ is the most common gynecologic reason why women call for EMS.

A

Pelvic inflammatory disease

19
Q

________ _________ can be very messy, sometimes involving large amounts of blood and bodily fluids.

A

Gynecological emergencies

20
Q

________ _______ and _________ __________ are two conditions that can cause vaginal bleeding in some who do not appear to be pregnant and who may not realize they are pregnant.

A

Ectopic pregnancy; spontaneous pregnancy

21
Q

Make sure to use ________ _________ when attempting to control vaginal bleeding.

A

External pads

22
Q

___________ ___________ can cause significant blood loss and lead to hypovolemia.

A

Vaginal bleeding

23
Q

You will need to work together with __________ ____________ when dealing with a victim of sexual assault.

A

Law enforcement

24
Q

Symptoms of __________ appear approximately 2 to 10 days after exposure.

A

Gonorrhea

25
Q

Women will continue to experience menstruation until they reach __________.

A

Menopause