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You are caring for a woman in labor. She has had three previous deliveries and states that her contractions are approximately 3 minutes apart. Physical exam reveals a bulging of tissue at the vaginal opening with each contraction; however, the baby's head is not yet visible. You should:
 
  A) encourage the mother to breathe and transport.
  B) prepare for imminent delivery.
  C) place the mother in the knee-chest position.
  D) perform an internal exam to see how much the cervix is dilated.

Question 2

An 11-year-old boy is having a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a bee. He is lethargic and appears to be having trouble breathing. You hear stridorous respirations. Appropriate treatment of this patient includes:
 
  A) assisting with the administration of nitroglycerine.
  B) delayed transport to the hospital.
  C) administering intravenous fluids.
  D) assisting with the administration of an EpiPen.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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