Author Question: A 31-year-old unrestrained pregnant female has been involved in an MVC and is complaining of chest ... (Read 60 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A 31-year-old unrestrained pregnant female has been involved in an MVC and is complaining of chest and abdominal pain after striking the steering wheel. She is conscious, alert, and oriented with no deficits noted to the airway, breathing, or circulation. When asking her questions regarding her status, what questions should you ask first?

A) Have there been any problems with previous pregnancies?
B) Are you receiving prenatal care from an obstetrician?
C) Do you feel as though you are having contractions?
D) Is there a reason as to why you were not wearing a seat belt?

Question 2

You are assessing a pregnant woman whose chief complaint is vaginal bleeding. She is 8 months pregnant and has moderate, bright red bleeding. She says that her doctor was concerned about the location of the placenta. This condition is known as:

A) abruptio placenta. B) unstable placenta.
C) placenta previa. D) placenta disruption.