You have just delivered a healthy infant who is breathing well and has an APGAR of 9 at five minutes. As you are awaiting delivery of the placenta, the mother suddenly experiences severe shortness of breath, JVD, and hypotension. You should suspect:
A) pulmonary embolism.
B) autotransfusion.
C) hypovolemic shock.
D) sepsis.
Question 2A 34-year-old man has overdosed on an unknown drug and is unresponsive. His is breathing six times per minute and shallow. He has cyanosis around his lips and nail beds and he is cool to the touch. His breath sounds are diminished but clear. You should recognize which of the following conditions?
A) Hypoxia
B) Tachypnea
C) Apnea
D) Dyspnea
Question 3As an infant delivers, you are presented with a feet-first presentation. You should:
A) place the mother in a head-down position and transport immediately.
B) grasp the infant's feet and attempt to pull the infant from the vagina.
C) rotate the legs to a supine position and gently apply traction.
D) support the body and legs and allow the mother to attempt to deliver on her own.
Question 4When assessing an adult patient with respiratory distress, which of the following signs and symptoms would be MOST alarming?
A) Altered mental status
B) An SpO2 saturation of 92 percent
C) Blue coloration to the lips
D) Temperature of 101.4F
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