The Cannon: An OhioHealth EMS Podcast
Obstetrical Emergencies - Parts 1 & 2
Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Andrew Kalnow, DO
Danni Schneider, DO

Quiz Portion

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* 1. Bleeding in early pregnancy can be associated with an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.

True

False

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* 2. Risk factors for abruptio placenta include all of the following EXCEPT:

Hypertension

Low back pain

Cocaine use during pregnancy

Fall or blow to the abdomen

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* 3. Placenta previa is often described as having painless bleeding.

True

False

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* 4. What is the correct position to place an OB patient in when presented with a low blood pressure?

Trendelenburg position

Prone

Left lateral position

Supine

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* 5. When should you begin BVM ventilation on a newborn?

Heart rate < 100 bpm

Heart rate > 100 bpm

Heart rate < 60 bpm

Heart rate > 80 pm

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* 6. All of the following are signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia EXCEPT:

Visual disturbances

Headache

High blood sugar reading

Elevated blood pressure