2. The amniotic fluid serves to:A) transfer oxygen to the fetus.B) insulate and protect the fetus.C) remove viruses from the fetus.D) assist in fetal development.

An infant is premature if it: A) is born before 38 weeks’ gestation or weighs less than 6 pounds.B) weighs less than 5.5 pounds or is born before 37 weeks’ gestation.C) is born before 40 weeks’ gestation or weighs less than 7 pounds.D) weighs less than 5 pounds or is born before 36 weeks’ gestation.

Signs and symptoms of preeclampsia include:A) headache and edema. B) marked hypoglycemia.C) dyspnea and bradycardia. D) dysuria and constipation.  

A precipitous (done sudden) labor and delivery is most common in women who:A) have gestational diabetes.B) are younger than 30 years of age. C) have delivered a baby before.  D) are pregnant for the first time.

When preparing a pregnant patient for delivery, you should position her:A) in a supine position with her legs spread.B) on her left side with the right leg elevated.C) in a sitting position with her hips elevated 12 inches.D) on a firm surface with her hips elevated two to four inches.

After a baby is born, it is important to:A) ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed.B) position it so that its head is higher than its body.C) cool the infant to stimulate effective breathing.D) immediately clamp and cut the umbilical cord.

Which of the following statements regarding a breech presentation is correct? A) A breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the presenting part.B) There is minimal risk of trauma to the infant with a breech presentation.C) It is impossible to deliver a breech presentation in the prehospital setting.D) Breech deliveries occur rapidly, so the EMT should deliver at the scene.  

In contrast to abruptio placenta, placenta previa:  A) might not present with heavy vaginal bleeding. B) might present without significant abdominal pain. C) is caused by hypertension or abdominal trauma. D) is typically associated with severe abdominal pain

Which of the following occurs during true labor?A) Uterine contractions decrease in intensity.B) The uterus becomes very soft and movable.C) Uterine contractions become more regular.D) Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds.

3. Pregnant women are advised to take iron supplements, such as prenatal vitamins, because: A) iron makes the blood clot faster, which protects the mother from excessive bleeding during delivery. B) the blood naturally thins during pregnancy, which predisposes the mother to severe bleeding. C) white blood cells decrease during pregnancy, which increases the mother’s risk of an infection. D) pregnancy causes an increased number of red blood cells, which predisposes the mother to anemia.