An ectopic pregnancy MOST commonly occurs in the:

An ectopic pregnancy MOST commonly occurs in the:
 
  A) pelvic cavity.
  B) fallopian tube.
  C) uterus.
  D) abdominal cavity.

Question 2

Pregnant patients are more susceptible to life-threatening injury because of:
 
  A) the position and increased vascularity of the uterus.
  B) decreased cardiac output associated with pregnancy.
  C) decreased vascular volume during pregnancy.
  D) higher rate of infections associated with pregnancy.

Question 3

You are treating a patient with a suspected obstetrical complaint. General treatment of the patient should include:
 
  A) large-bore IVs and head-down positioning during transport.
  B) ABCs, oxygen if SpO2 < 95, large-bore IV D5W, and rapid transport.
  C) ABCs, oxygen if SpO2 < 95, IV with isotonic solution, left-lateral recumbent position.
  D) immediately load the patient and transport with lights and sirens.

Question 4

If your patient in labor complains that she needs to move my bowels, you should:
 
  A) apply direct pressure to the vaginal opening.
  B) assess the patient for crowning.
  C) place her in Trendelenburg position.
  D) leave for the hospital immediately.