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Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies

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abortion   spontaneous (miscarriage) or induced termination of pregnancy  
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abruptio placentae   a condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall; a cause of prebirth bleeding  
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afterbirth   the placenta, membranes of the amniotic sac, part of the umbilical cord, and some tissues from the lining of the uterus that are delivered after the birth of the baby  
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amniotic sac   the "bag of waters" that surrounds the developing fetus  
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Braxton-Hicks contractions   irregular prelabor contractions of the uterus  
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breech presentation   when the baby's buttocks or both legs appear first during birth  
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cephalic presentation   when the baby appears headfirst during birth; this is the normal presentation  
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cervix   the neck of the uterus at the entrance to the birth canal  
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crowning   when part of the baby is visible through the vaginal opening  
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eclampsia   a severe complication of pregnancy that produces seizures and coma  
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ectopic pregnancy   when implantation of the fertilized egg is not in the body of the uterus, occurring instead in the fallopian tube (oviduct), cervix, or abdominopelvic cavity  
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embryo   the baby from fertilization to 8 weeks of development  
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fallopian tube   the narrow tube that connects the ovary to the uterus, also called the oviduct  
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fetus   the baby from 8 weeks of development to birth  
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induced abortion   expulsion of a fetus as a result of a deliberate actions taken to stop the pregnancy  
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labia   soft tissues that protect the entrance to the vagina  
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labor   the three stages of the delivery of a baby that begin with the contractions of the uterus and end with the expulsion of the placenta  
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lightening   the sensation of the fetus moving from the high in the abdomen to low in the birth canal  
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When assisting with a delivery in the​ field, which of the following should be done as the head begins to emerge from the​ vagina?   apply gentle pressure to the head with your gloved hand  
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What is the temporary organ of​ pregnancy, which functions to supply the developing fetus with oxygen and​ nutrients?   placenta  
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Which of the following is the correct technique to check for crowning in the assessment of a woman in​ labor?   Cover her with a​ sheet, have her remove her​ underwear, wait for a​ contraction, and then visualize the vaginal opening.  
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Your pregnant patient is in active labor. She has been lying on her back throughout her labor and is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock. Her vital signs are pulse rate​ 118, respirations​ 22, blood pressure​ 96/62, and skin cool and diaphoretic. The   place a rolled blanket under her left hip to displace the uterus  
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During which stage of labor is the baby​ born?   second  
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By which of the following means does the​ fetus's blood pick up nourishment from the​ mother?   diffusion  
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You respond to a call for a patient in active labor with her second child. Your interview with the patient shows that she is 40 weeks pregnant and has been in active labor for several hours. You determine that her vital signs are all within normal limits.   prepare to deliver the baby on-scene  
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Normal maternal blood loss during delivery of an infant usually does not exceed how​ much?   500 cc  
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When clamping the umbilical​ cord, the clamp closest to the baby should be approximately​ ________ inch(es) from the​ infant's body.   10  
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Which of the following is true concerning prehospital delivery of​ twins?   The infants will probably be smaller than a single infant and need attention in keeping them warm.  
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