OB/GYN Flashcards
1
Q
What is this chapter about?
A
Realistically, sexual assault and STD’s. Neither of which we deal with (thank goodness).
2
Q
If the patient wants to change his or her clothes or shower before going to the hospital
A
Try to make them not do that so the hospital can test it.
3
Q
General management of gynecological emergencies
A
Managing life threatening conditions is really the main thing, although they are rarely to the gynecological portion of medicine. Control bleeding with pads. Remain compassionate and transport.
4
Q
Signs and symptoms of gynecological emergencies
A
- Abdominal pain (ask pregnancy question)
- Lower back pain
- Painful urination
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Fever
- General discomfort
- Fishy/foul smelling vaginal discharge
- Bleeding