Author Question: You are treating a patient with a suspected obstetrical complaint. General treatment of the patient ... (Read 80 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are treating a patient with a suspected obstetrical complaint. General treatment of the patient should include:

A) large-bore IVs and head-down positioning during transport.
B) ABCs, oxygen if SpO2 < 95, large-bore IV D5W, and rapid transport.
C) ABCs, oxygen if SpO2 < 95, IV with isotonic solution, left-lateral recumbent position.
D) immediately load the patient and transport with lights and sirens.

Question 2

If your patient in labor complains that she needs to move my bowels, you should:

A) apply direct pressure to the vaginal opening.
B) assess the patient for crowning.
C) place her in Trendelenburg position.
D) leave for the hospital immediately.