Author Question: You have responded to a woman who has possible premature labor. She is 8 months pregnant and is ... (Read 86 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You have responded to a woman who has possible premature labor. She is 8 months pregnant and is experiencing labor pains. During your assessment, you note that the baby is not yet crowning. You need to determine whether delivery is imminent or not. You should next:

A) check for cervix dilation. B) complete a set of vital signs.
C) time her contractions. D) check the level of the fundus.

Question 2

Which of the following should increase the EMT's suspicion of internal bleeding?

A) Fall from a height three or more times the patient's height
B) Penetrating trauma to the chest or abdomen
C) High-speed motor vehicle collision
D) All of the above