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EMT NREMT review

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show the baby as he develops in the womb  
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show the nuscular abdominal organ where the fetus develops; womb  
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cervix   show
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vagina   show
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placenta   show
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umbilical cord   show
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amniotic sac   show
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show 4 inches or 10 cm  
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show about 2 quarts  
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first trimester   show
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show fetus grows rapidly  
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crowning   show
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cephalic presentation   show
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breach presentation   show
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show entire process of deliver  
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first stage of labor   show
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show full dilation of cervix, baby enters birth canal until born, EMT,B decides to transport or prepare to assist with delivery  
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show after baby is born until the afterbirth is delivered  
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dilation period of labor   show
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afterbirth   show
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effacement   show
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show start at every 30 minutes and then down to 3 minutes or less  
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meconium staining   show
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bloody show   show
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EMT,B and labor pain   show
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EMT,B's primary role   show
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sterile obsteric kit   show
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show series of questions, exam for crowning, vital signs  
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average time of labor for woman having first baby   show
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show also vena cava compression syndrome; mass compressing vena cava, major blood vessel, reducing return of blood to heart, reducing cardiac output , resulting in dizziness and drop of bp  
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vena cava compression syndrome   show
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supine hypotensive syndrome treatment   show
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6 steps in preparing mother for delivery   show
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Assisting with normal delivery   show
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show soft spots on baby's skull  
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When do you assess the newly born?   show
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general initial evaluation of baby   show
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show greater than 100  
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show vigorous crying good sign  
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show evaluation protocol for newborns  
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APGAR   show
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show 0 , blue or pale all over, 1 , extremeties blue, trunk pink, 2 , pink all over  
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show 0 , no pulse, 1 , pulse between 1 and 100, 2 , pulse greater than 100  
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APGAR Grimace (reaction to suctioning or flicking on the feet)   show
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show 0 , no movement, 1 , only slight activity (flex extremities), 2 , move around normal  
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show 0 , none, 1 , slow, irregular breathing, weak cry, 2 , good breathing, strong cry  
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show place baby on sterile sheet on padded surface, level with the vagina,  
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show when the newborn doesn't breathe on his hown after suctioning, drying, and warming for 30 seconds  
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show 40 to 60 per minute , rapid, small puffs , reassess in 30 seconds  
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show initiate chest compressions at rate of 120 per minute , 90 compressions and 30 ventilations each minute  
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show supplemental oxygen at 10,15 liters per minute with tubing placed close to infant's mouth  
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show keep infant warm, use sterile clamps from OB kit, slowly tie square knot, one clamp 10 inches from baby, other about 7 inches out, cut between clamps  
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When do you not cut the cord?   show
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When do you cut the cord?   show
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show 30 minutes  
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show 20 minutes  
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How much blood loss is normal after delivering the baby and placenta?   show
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show sanitary napkin, lower legs and raise feet, massage the uterus to help it contract (circular motion), mother nurse baby which leads to contraction of uterus (not recommended by all docs)  
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perineum   show
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How do you treat a torn perineum?   show
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show Take vital signs frequently, wipe hands and forehead with damp cloth, freshen sheets, keep warm.  
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show Provide high concentration oxygen and rapid transport.  
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show rapid transport, high concentration oxygen, mother head down with pelvis elevated, if baby delivers, support and prevent explosive delivery of head  
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prolapsed unbilical cord   show
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show elevate hips, oxygen, keep mother warm, keep baby's head away from cord, don't push cord back in, wrap cord in moist towel. Transport, continue pressure on baby's head.  
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What is often present with one or more limbs are presented?   show
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How do you care for mother with limb presentation?   show
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show additional personnel and identify birth order, care for babies like singles, keep babies warm  
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show baby weighs less than 5.5 pounds or is born before 37th week of pregnancy  
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What are signs of a possible premature birth?   show
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show Extra efforts to keep baby warm, keep airway clear with suction, provide ventilations or compressions if needed, watch cord for bleeding, flow oxygen by baby's face, avoid contamination, warm ambulance, transport to ER  
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Why is meconium such a risk to the baby?   show
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How do you care for the baby if you see meconium staining?   show
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show placenta is formed in an abnormal location like low in uterus and close to or over the cervical opening, not allowing normal delivery, causes excessive prebirth bleeding , cervix dilates, the placenta tears  
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show placenta separates from the uterine wall, causing prebirth bleeding, occurs in 3rd trimester  
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show look for signs of profuse bleeding from vagina, mother may or may not experience pain, look for signs of shock, obtain vitals (rapid heartbeat may indicate significant blood loss.  
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show High concentration oxygen, rapid transport, use sanitary napkins (save all for evaluation), save all tissue that passes  
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show fallopian tube that carries eggs from ovary to uterus  
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show implantation of the fertilized egg is in the ovidcut, cervix, or abdominopelvic cavity  
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What are signs of a ectopic pregnancy?   show
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How do you care for a patient with ectopic pregnancy?   show
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What is eclampsia?   show
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show complication during pregnancy where woman retains large amounts of fluid and has hypertension. She may also experience seizures or coma. very dangerous to baby.  
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show elevated BP (increased with risk of abruptio placentae), excessive weight gain, extreme swelling of face, hands, ankles, feet; headache  
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How do you care for patient with seizures during pregnancy?   show
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What determines miscarraige or spontanious abortion?   show
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show obtain vitals, oxygen, absorb bleeding and save all pads and tissues, transport, provide emotional support  
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