The nurse is caring for a woman who has been admitted for preterm labor at 35 weeks’ gestation. The woman’s husband tells the nurse, “Something happened, my wife’s bed is all wet.” What is the nurse’s priority action?

Which of the following activities has the greatest potential for negative side effects if done within the home health care setting? The patient is a 58-year-old female who has complications of COPD.

Preceding the intubation attempt of a newly born baby, the basic EMT reports that ventilations have become less effective. They suggest ventilations are no longer causing chest rise because a relief valve is popping off. What is the BEST advice for the paramedic to follow?

A newborn patient is being transferred from a rural hospital to a pediatric hospital for further treatment of chronic diarrhea. Which of the following conditions is considered a cause of diarrhea in neonates?

In the home healthcare setting, which is a key component that makes palliative care unique?

A 7-year-old female has fallen off a four-step riser during choir practice at an all-girl school. EMS is called to evaluate the child who claims she is not injured. A female crewmember has no problem conversing with the child and beginning the assessment. But when any of the male crewmembers approach the child, she becomes severely hysterical and crawls up onto the female provider. You ask the teacher if she has ever witnessed this before and she states they have no male adults in the school staff. Because of this behavior, you have concerns for:

Studies have shown which of the following statements is TRUE regarding home health care?

During a newborn resuscitation, the rescuers believe the patient has lost pulses and respirations but are unsure. What additional signs/symptoms might help confirm this?

Which of the following neonatal patient conditions should be considered “at risk” for experiencing apnea?

EMS is called to an adult independent living center for a 22-year-old female complaining of abdominal pain and diarrhea. The patient has a history of a duodenal ulcer and is also mildly cognitively impaired. What special consideration will you have to consider during treatment of this patient that is unique to her situation?