As soon as the baby is delivered from the vaginal canal, it is critical that the EMT immediately:

A) clamp and cut the umbilical cord.
B) dry and warm the newborn.
C) perform the APGAR assessment.
D) obtain a pulse oximetry reading.


B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following describes the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system? 

A. It secretes norepinephrine. B. It increases the heart rate. C. It prepares the body for "fight or flight." D. It releases acetylcholine. E. It inhibits the stomach muscles.

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With a 24-hour medication cart exchange system, the final check is usually done by a

A) pharmacist B) pharmacy technician C) head nurse D) charge nurse

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Preeclampsia MOST commonly occurs after the ____ week of gestation.

A. 12th B. 20th C. 24th D. 30th

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