Chapter 24 Gynocological Exam

Question 1

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system; include the developmental changes that occur during puberty and menopause. (pp 882–883

Question 2

Discuss the special, age-related patient management considerations EMTs should provide for both younger and older female patients who are experiencing gynecologic emergencies. (pp 883–884)

Question 3

List common examples of gynecologic emergencies; include the causes, risk factors, assessment findings, and patient management considerations. (pp 884–886)

Question 4

Explain how an EMT would recognize conditions associated with hemorrhage during pregnancy. (pp 885–886)

Question 5

Discuss the assessment and management of a patient who is experiencing a gynecologic emergency; include a discussion of specific assessment findings. (pp 886–889)

Question 6

Explain the general management of a patient who is experiencing a gynecologic emergency in relation to privacy and communication.
(pp 886–889)

Question 7

Give examples of the personal protective equipment EMTs should use when treating patients with gynecologic emergencies.
(p 889)

Question 8

Give examples of the personal protective equipment EMTs should use when treating patients with gynecologic emergencies.
(p 889)

Question 9

Discuss the special considerations and precautions EMTs must observe when arriving at the scene of a suspected case of sexual assault or rape. (pp 890–892)

Question 10

Discuss the special considerations and precautions EMTs must observe when arriving at the scene of a suspected case of sexual assault or rape. (pp 890–892)