First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

42. During delivery, if you notice that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby’sneck, you should perform which of the following actions?A Do nothing, since this is harmless.B Clamp the umbilical cord in two places, then cut the cord between the clamps.C Place your finger under the cord and gently try to pull it over the baby’s head whiletransporting rapidly to the hospital.D Perform an emergency cesarean section.43. Which action should be performed as soon as possible after a baby is delivered?A Clear the baby’s airway and suction its mouth and nose with bulb suction (or wipe itwith gauze if bulb suction not available).B Record the child’s name, weight, and pulse.C Slap the baby’s feet.D Check for a pulse.44. What is the greatest danger to both mother and baby if trauma occurs duringpregnancy?A Musculoskeletal injuriesB Spinal injuriesC Psychological damageD Growth retardationE Hemorrhage and shock45. When caring for a pediatric patient, it is important to:A Stand up very tall to show them you are big enough to handle the situation.B Yell loudly so they will be sure to listen to you.C Be friendly, non-threatening, and allow them to have a toy and interact with theirparents if it does not compromise their care.D Ignore their crying and do what you need to do.46. All of the following are necessary in the treatment of pediatric seizures, except:A Check the ABCs and maintain an open airway.B Be alert for vomiting.C Place in the recovery position if no cervical-spine trauma is suspected.D Do not give glucose.E Do not even consider child abuse, because abuse and head trauma never results inseizures.47. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the heart?A The heart is made up of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.B The right ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.C The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.D The heart has specialized pacemaker cells.400 First Responder EMS Curriculum/AIHA, July 2002