Paramedic Prep - 2 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What is cephalpelvic disproportion? | infant's head is too big to pass through pelvis |
| What happens if an egg isn't fertilized? | menstruation (blood, mucous, cellular debris d/c from endometrium) |
| What is located at the opening, seperating the uterus from the vagina? | cervix |
| What is implantation? | in uterine wall |
| What is the baby's lifeline that connects the baby and placenta? | umbilical cord |
| 4th line from top of newborn resuscitation triangle: | chest compresions |
| What is the termination of pregnancy prior to viability? | abortion |
| What is meconium staining? | fetus passes feces in the amniotic sac |
| Where will fertilization usually occur? | distal 3rd of fallopian tube |
| What is para? | # of live births |
| How many lunar months are in a pregnancy? | 10 |
| What is postpartum? | after the baby is delivered |
| When is APGAR taken? | @ 1 min and then 5 min after birth |
| What is breech birth? | When something other than head comes out first (usually butt or extremity) |
| Umbilical cord contains how many arteries and veins? | - 2 arteries - 1 vein |
| What at the distal ends of the fallopian tubes "grab" the ovum & carry it down the tubes? | Fimbrae |
| What is antepartum? | prior to birthing |
| Tx for breech or prolapsed cord: | - head down, butt up (knee chest position) - insert gloved hand & make "V" to keep baby's face away from vaginal wall - keep cord moist with wet sterile dressings - Rapid trans - O2 - IV - Do not pull or tug on aything! |
| What is gravida? | # of pregnancies |
| What is a hollow muscular-pear shaped organ, approx 3" long & held in place by ligaments? | uterus |
| Which is more common in pregnancy, diabetes or HTN? | HTN |
| What is an ectopic pregnancy? | When the fertilized ovum is implanted anywhere other than the uterus (commonly in fallopian tube) |
| HTN in preg usually occurs during which trimester? | 3rd |
| What is a.k.a. a spontaneous abortion? | miscarriage |
| What is the most common cause of braxton-hicks contractions? | dehydration |
| What is tx for ectopic pregnancy? | -O2 -IV -Rapid trans to hosp with immed. surgical capibilites |
| What is the difference between pre-eclampsia & eclampsia? | seizures occur in eclampsia |
| When does miscarriage commonly occur? | 1st trimester |
| What acs as a mucus plug that prevents disease/bacteria, etc. from entering the mom? | cervix |
| What is fertilization? | sperm in contact with egg |
| 2nd stage of labor: | baby enters birth canal & is born |
| What are s/s of miscarriage? | -cramping -bleeding -passage of tissue (product of conception) |
| What are s/s of ectopic pregnancy? | -severe abd pain (in lower quadrants) -may not know they are preg -shocky -distended abd |
| Is an ectopic pregnancy life threatening? | Yes |
| Name 3 post partum emergencies: | 1)PE 2)Uterine rupture 3)Uterine inversion |
| What are the risk factors for pre-eclampsia or eclampsia? | - hx of HTN - renal disease - diabetes - 1st preg - mult. births |
| S/S of braxton hicks contractions? | - last approx. 30-60 sec - painless - unpredictable - non-rhythmic - will ease up & then go away |
| What do you want to document in regards to cutting the cord? | - Date - Time - How far you cut it - Who cut it - Location where it was cut? (location during route of trans, etc) |
| The vein in the umbilical cord does what? | trans oxygenated blood |
| What is caused by fetus compression on the inferior vena cava, decreasing blood return to the heart? | supine hypotension syndrome |
| What does APGAR stand for? | Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations |
| Blastocyst becomes a ? | developing fetus (baby) |
| What is a lunar month? | 28 days |
| What are 6 functions of the placenta? | 1)transfers heat to baby 2)exchanges O2 for CO2 3)delivers glucose, K, Sa, & Chloride 4)Removes wastes, urea, uric acid, & creatine 5)Secretes estrogen & progesterone 6)protective barrier against harmful substances |
| What occurs when the placenta is implanted in lower uterine segment, & it partially or completely covers OS? | placenta previa |
| Ovaries: surge/release of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) & FHS (Follicle Stim Hormone) causes eggsto be released, known as? | ovulation |
| 3 most important qs to determine immenint delivery? | 1) duration of contractions (how often) 2) length between contractions (how far apart) 3) need to bare down? |
| What if infant's initial pulse is <60? | start CPR immediately! |
| How many stages of labor? | 3; some say 4 |
| S/S of supine hypotension syndrome? | - within 3-7 min - Mom may feel dizzy, or not feel good - Cold, sweaty |
| Tx of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia? | - O2 - IV - rapid trans (usually to trauma ctr b/c of surgeon) - versed if still seizing |
| S/S of abruptio placenta? | - SUDDEN ONSET OF SHARP LOWER ABD. PAIN - may have lower back pain - mod to heavy bleeding that you usually can't see - a lot of fetal mvmt - rhythmic contractions |
| 3rd stage of labor: | the delivery of the placenta |
| 4th stage of labor: | -1st hr postpartum -500cc Ebl is norm -may bleed upto 3-6 wks |
| 3rd line from top of newborn resuscitation triangle: | establish effective ventilation: -BVM -ET tube |
| Can narcotics, steroids, & antibiotics cross the placental membrane? | yes |
| What is the mmHg for newborn suction? | 90-110 mmHG |
| bottom line of newborn resuscitation triangle: | meds |
| Menstruation to ovulation takes around how many days? | 14-17 (when pregnancy can occur) |
| 2nd line from top of newborn resuscitation triangle: | O2 |
| What initial APGAR is considered good? | >8 |
| The 2 arteries in the umbilical cord do what? | trans deoxygenated blood |
| What is a.k.a. the organ of pregnancy & is a blood filled structure that is attached to the uterine wall? | placenta |
| What is the thinned walled, bag of H2O & its main function is to protect the fetus? | amniotic sac |
| Tx for supine hypotension syndrome? | - lay pt on L side, will resolve - if it doesn't: O2, IV for vol. replacement), trans |
| Ovulation to menstruation ALWAYS takes how many days? | 14 |
| 1st stage of labor: | -beginning of contractions to full cervical dilation -contractions will occur @ reg intervals -will be painful & getting worse -last approx. 30-60 sec & coming sooner -thinning of the cervix -crowning |
| What is the Tx for a pregnant trauma pt? | 1)full c-spine precautions 2)high flow O2 3)Tilt spine board 15 degrees to left (using pilow) 4)Fluid replacement wit IV 5)Monitor fetus (listen to fetal heart tones/is baby kicking more or less?) |
| When does abruptio placenta occur? | usually in 3rd trimester (CAUSED BY TRAUMA) |
| What are like labor contractions but referred to as false labor? | braxton-hicks contractions |
| S/S of pre-eclampsia? | - HTN, >140/90 - Edema in hands, feet & face - sugar in urine - H/A & sensitivity to light |
| What is prolapsed cord? | When the umbilical cord comes out 1st |
| What do you do if newborn's pulse is <100? | BVM for 30 sec., then re-evaluate |
| What is shoulder dystocia? | infant's shoulders are larger than it's head |
| HTN in pregnancy commonly occurs in females with? | 1)1st pregnancy, but decreases in future ones 2)previous PIH (hx of HTN during preg) 3)diabetes or kidney disease 4) >40 y/o 5)carrying multiple fetuses |
| How long is each trimester? | 13 wks (for a total of 37-40 wks for delivery of baby) |
| If the preg pt has HTN due to stress, what is typical tx? | placed on bedrest & meds (as last resort) |
| S/S of placenta previa? | - YOU WILL SEE A LOT OF VAGINAL BLEEDING (bright red) - little or no pain |
| What initial APGAR is considered NOT good & something we'll start "working on?" | <7 |
| During pregnancy, how much blood does the uterus carry? | 5,000 ml (1/6 of TBV) |
| What is ovulation? | egg d/c from ovary (need LH & FHS) |
| Is supine hypotension syndrome a self limiting issue? | yes |
| Ovum becomes a ? | blastocyst |
| What happens if cord is around baby's neck while dlivering? | Slip over head with 2 fingers, if you can't, clamp & cut cord |
| Top line of newborn resuscitation triangle:"Do What Probably Seems Stupid" | Dry, Warm, Posistion, Suction, Stimulate |
| Risk factors for gestational or superimposed diabetes? | - obesity - >30 y/o - family hx - prior pregnancy with baby >9 lb or still born |
| Special Qs for labor: | 1) duration of contractions (how often) 2) length between contractions (how far apart) 3) need to bare down? 4) How many babies? 5) Color of fluid? 6) due date? 7) Doctor care/prenatal care? 8) Expected complications? |
| Tx for placenta previa? | - O2 - IV - Rapid trans |
| What is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall? | abrutio placenta |
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