Childbirth

Question 1

In a normal delivery of the head what should be suctioned first?

Answer 1

Suction the mouth first and then those second

Question 2

In a normal delivery how far away from the baby should the initial clamp be?

Answer 2

At least 4 cm away from the baby

Question 3

Apgar scores should be taken when?

Answer 3

At the one and five minute marks

Question 4

If the mother delivers the placenta what should paramedics do with it?

Answer 4

The placenta should be transported to the hospital for inspection

Question 5

If the mother experiences heavy bleeding post delivery what procedure can be performed to slow the blood?

Answer 5

Uterine massage

Question 6

If a breech delivery is expected how many paramedics should be in the back?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

In preparing for childbirth, what three questions must be asked to the mother?

Answer 7

1. Gravida/para
2. Multiple gestations?
3. Color of amniotic fluid?

Question 8

What position should a pt be placed in for a prolapsed cord?

Answer 8

Trendelenburg

Question 9

What should be placed over a prolapsed cord?

Answer 9

Saline moistened gauze