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MGLQZ

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During a delivery, you note that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck. Which of the following actions should you take immediately?
 
  a. Clamp and cut the cord.
  b. Stop the delivery and call for an ALS ambulance.
  c. Slip the cord over the baby's head.
  d. Try to push the baby's head back in so you can slip the cord over it.

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You would most suspect the occurrence of a spontaneous abortion in which of the following patients?
 
  a. A 16 year old who is 24 weeks pregnant and is having painless contractions
  b. A 21 year old who is 6 weeks pregnant and is passing blood clots from her vagina
  c. A 32 year old who is 7 months pregnant and is passing a foul-smelling and bloody vaginal discharge
  d. A 38 year old who is 36 weeks pregnant and is having abdominal pain and painless vaginal bleeding


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beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


MGLQZ

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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