NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam - Question List

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151. What is required after the baby has been delivered for the placenta to expel?
  1. The cervix must contract.
  2. The uterus must contract.
  3. The endometrium must contract.
  4. It must be manually extracted.
152. When the baby has been born with the umbilical cord around its neck, it appears to be cyanotic. What is the best way to administer oxygen to a newborn?
  1. A non-rebreather
  2. A face mask 3 inches away from the baby
  3. A pediatric mask
  4. A nasal cannula
153. Which of the following patients should not lead you to believe that there will be complications in birth?
  1. First pregnancy
  2. A teenager or above 35 years of age
  3. Diabetic
  4. Previous pelvic injury.
154. Which of the following signs is not an indication of a birth complication?
  1. Swelling of the hands
  2. Headache
  3. Green or black staining of the amniotic fluid
  4. Increased blood pressure
155. Prolonged labor usually might have contractions that are:
  1. 1-2 minutes apart for more than 10 minutes
  2. 2-3 minutes apart for more than 10 minutes
  3. 1-2 minutes apart for more than 20 minutes
  4. 2-3 minutes apart for more than 20 minutes

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