EMT Practice Questions on Delivery Techniques

Questions and Answers

While assisting a full-term pregnant female in delivering her baby, what may be required to deliver the lower (second) shoulder?

Apply resistance to the head

Massage the uterus

Guide the head up slightly (correct)

Apply gentle downward traction to the head

Which of the following is false regarding viral hepatitis?

Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B

Jaundice and right upper quadrant pain are often seen several weeks after infection

Asymptomatic patients with hepatitis C cannot transmit the virus (correct)

Hepatitis can be caused by cytomegalovirus

What is the common presentation of a superficial partial-thickness burn?

Skin that is pink, moist, and soft and exquisitely tender when touched (correct)

Skin with moderate erythema and pain at the site of the burn without blistering

Skin that shows a mixture of red and blanched white, with thick-walled and ruptured blisters

Dry, leathery, dark brown skin

Which of the following blood vessels provides oxygenated blood to the heart muscle?

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Study Notes

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Procedures and Knowledge

Delivery of lower shoulder in childbirth may require gently guiding the head up after the delivery of the head to facilitate the passage of the lower shoulder.
Head rotation occurs naturally post-delivery, and gentle downward traction aids in the delivery of the upper shoulder.
Massage of the uterus can help control bleeding, but applying resistance to the head is discouraged during delivery.

Viral Hepatitis Information

Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation and can arise from infectious agents (like viruses) or non-infectious causes (like alcohol or autoimmune diseases).
Common viral types in the U.S. include Hepatitis A, B, and C, which can lead to acute disease marked by symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice.
Hepatitis B and C can result in chronic infections that may progress to cancer, and are associated with various extrahepatic manifestations.
Asymptomatic people with Hepatitis C can still transmit the virus, making this statement false regarding Hepatitis transmission.
Vaccines exist for Hepatitis A and B; new treatments for Hepatitis C are nearly 100% effective.

Burn Classifications and Presentations

A superficial partial-thickness burn (second-degree) affects the epidermis and superficial dermis, presenting as pink, moist, soft skin that is very tender.
Deep partial-thickness burns extend further into the dermis with a mix of red and blanched white skin, encapsulated by thick-walled blisters.
Full-thickness burns (third-degree) breach the skin down to subcutaneous layers, characterized by dry, leathery, dark brown skin often lacking sensation due to nerve damage.

Coronary Circulation

The coronary arteries are primarily responsible for delivering oxygenated blood to the heart muscle, branching away from the aorta.
Carotid arteries supply blood to the head, while cerebral arteries provide blood to the brain, and femoral arteries serve the lower extremities.

Description

This quiz focuses on the essential techniques needed during the delivery of a baby, particularly when assisting a full-term pregnant female. Test your knowledge of proper procedures to ensure safe childbirth practices. Perfect for EMT training and preparation.