What is the temporary organ of pregnancy, which functions to supply the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients?
A) Cervix
B) Uterus
C) Amnion
D) Placenta
Question 2You have been dispatched to a home for a 16-year-old woman with shortness of breath. On scene, you find the patient in bed with her mother at her side. Her mother states that her daughter has a fever with a past medical history of cystic fibrosis and wants her transported to the hospital. Which of the following is the underlying pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis?
A) A contagious disease in which the lungs are damaged by bacteria and excessive coughing
B) A condition in which excessive and thick mucus often clogs the airways
C) A disease in which a lifelong antibiotic medications are needed for survival
D) A hereditary disease in which the lungs are malformed and smaller than normal
Question 3A preterm delivery occurs:
A) any time before 40 weeks.
B) between 30 and 38 weeks.
C) before 37 weeks of gestation.
D) between 28 and 36 weeks.
Question 4You have been called for a 25-year-old man who is experiencing difficulty breathing and sharp chest pain after moving some heavy furniture. The pain is located on the right side of the chest and seems to worsen on deep inspiration. With this information, you immediately suspect pneumothorax. Which of the following should you perform next to help confirm your suspicion?
A) Inquire about past lung problems
B) Obtain and SpO2 reading
C) Palpate for subcutaneous emphysema
D) Auscultate all lung fields
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