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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

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Which of the following describes a sticky, green or brown, substance on the neonate and in the amniotic fluid?

Placenta Previa
Normal, as amniotic fluid is often foul smelling
Meconium staining
Bloody show
Abrubtio placenta

Explanation

Answer: C - Meconium is essentially fetal feces that is sometimes expressed just prior to or during delivery. It is a potential emergency as it can cause the neonate to have respiratory distress and failure, if they have inhaled the meconium.

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