Author Question: A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant has fallen and is complaining of sharp abdominal pain. She is also ... (Read 49 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant has fallen and is complaining of sharp abdominal pain. She is also experiencing vaginal spotting. She has tenderness on palpation just right of the midline of her abdomen. Her pulse is 122, respirations are 22, and blood pressure is 118/82 mmHg. Based on this presentation, which of the following actions would you take?

a. Provide low-concentration oxygen and transport her.
b. Place her in a supine position and immediately transport her.
c. Administer high-flow oxygen and immediately transport her.
d. Massage her abdomen, provide high-flow oxygen, and nonemergently transport her.

Question 2

In an ectopic pregnancy, the primary threat to the pregnant woman is:

a. infection.
b. hemorrhage.
c. severe pain.
d. damage to pelvic organs.