Chapter 43

Question 0

Pregnant women with negative Rh factor may become sensitized if the fetus has a positive Rh factor. If the fetus in any subsequent pregnancies has a positive Rh factor, Rh antibodies may cross the placenta and

Answer 0

Destroy fetal cells

Question 1

What is an abnormal condition during pregnancy that needs to be managed promptly

Answer 1

Hypertension

Question 2

When an ectopic pregnancy occurs, the fertilized egg cannot survive and the mothers life may be threatened because

Answer 2

Growing tissue may destroy maternal structures

Question 3

Back labor is back pain caused by the fetus pressing against the ____ during labor

Answer 3

Spine

Question 4

The hormone _____ secreted by the pituitary gland stimulates the uterus to produce stronger contractions

Answer 4

Oxytocin

Question 5

Do you need to start an IV if the patient is in labor that’s 2weeks early but the mother is mentally competent and refuses

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Once the baby’s head delivers the medic should

Answer 6

Inspect the nuchal cord

Question 7

Once the baby’s head is out, the natural progression is for the baby’s head to turn

Answer 7

Laterally

Question 8

When access for medication is needed in the newborn which way is preferred to give it

Answer 8

Umbilical vein cannulation

Question 9

MVC pregnant women unconscious breathing Agonal gasps. Put her on a long board with

Answer 9

Right side of the board elevated slightly

Question 10

Listening to fetal heart tones is the standard care in the

Answer 10

Clinical setting and not in the field

Question 11

The primary impact on the fetus from a state of shock in the mother includes

Answer 11

Shunting of blood from the fetus

Question 12

If feet are presenting first during birth

Answer 12

Allow the cord to deliver and support the body