Author Question: You are delivering a baby in the patient's house. As the baby's head appears at the opening of the ... (Read 185 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are delivering a baby in the patient's house. As the baby's head appears at the opening of the vagina, you notice that the amniotic membrane is still intact. You would:

A) cut the sac with the sterile scissors in the OB kit.
B) transfer the patient to the stretcher for immediate transport.
C) continue with the delivery of the baby.
D) break open the amniotic sac with your fingers.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the most appropriate instructions to give to another EMT concerning the ventilation of an unresponsive and apneic 3-year-old boy?

A) Let's ventilate him at a rate of 24 breaths a minute.
B) Make sure to give each ventilation over 2 seconds.
C) Deliver one breath every 3 seconds.
D) Do not administer cricoid pressure since it is contraindicated.