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sjones

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The EMT shows that he can accurately differentiate placenta previa from abruptio placentae when he states:
 
  A) Abruptio placentae typically occurs in the first and second trimester; placenta previa occurs in the third trimester.
  B) Bleeding associated with abruptio placentae is typically associated with abdominal pain; bleeding associated with placenta previa is painless.
  C) Abruptio placentae rarely results in the death of the baby; the mortality rate of placenta previa is high.
  D) The blood lost with placenta previa is dark red; the color of blood associated with abruptio placentae is bright red.

Question 2

You have been called to a crisis shelter for a patient possibly having a baby. On scene you find an older female patient who is mentally retarded and cannot communicate normally. Staff states that the patient just came to the shelter and they know nothing about her, other than that she is pregnant. Assessment reveals crowning, and you proceed to deliver what appears to be a healthy baby boy. When assessing the mother after delivery, which one of the following signs should increase the EMT's suspicion that the woman may be carrying twins?
 
  A) The mother continues to bleed vaginally.
  B) The woman's abdomen becomes soft and boggy following delivery.
  C) A large placenta is delivered within seconds of the first baby.
  D) The mother's abdomen remains large after delivery of the baby.



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juiceman1987

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Excellent

 

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