Question 1

What is the correct order of the three stages of labor?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1: onset of contractions to full cervical dilation; Stage 2: full dilation to delivery of the baby; Stage 3: delivery of the placenta.

Question 2

What term describes the appearance of the baby's head at the vaginal opening during delivery?

Accepted Answer

Crowning. This indicates delivery is imminent and the EMT should prepare for an immediate field delivery.

Question 3

After the baby's head delivers, what is the FIRST action an EMT should take?

Accepted Answer

Check for a nuchal cord (umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck) and gently slip it over the head if present.

Question 4

When should the umbilical cord be clamped during a field delivery?

Accepted Answer

After the baby is breathing and crying, place the first clamp approximately 10 cm from the baby and the second clamp 5 cm farther, then cut between them.

Question 5

Within what time frame should the placenta normally deliver after the baby is born?

Accepted Answer

The placenta typically delivers within 30 minutes after the baby is born.

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