NREMT EMT

Answer: B - The presence of fetal meconium at birth indicates the possibility of fetal distress. Meconium is the bile-like contents of the fetal intestines, and signifies fetal defecation due to distress. Aspiration of meconium can additionally cause severe lung inflammation and pneumonia in neonates. If meconium is present at delivery, suction the airway with a bulb syringe. The patient will not have taken a breath prior to the head presenting, so you can greatly minimize the likelihood of meconium aspiration with suctioning.