You Arrive at the Residence of a Physician Who Informs

question 46

Multiple Choice

You arrive at the residence of a physician who informs you that his pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placentae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is:

• A) infection.
• B) maternal shock.
• C) hypoxia.
• D) fluid loss.

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Definitions:

Sexual Masochism Disorder

A psychological condition wherein individuals derive sexual pleasure and satisfaction from experiencing pain or humiliation.

Humiliated

The feeling of embarrassment or shame as a result of being made to look foolish or incompetent.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals in the United States.

Frotteurism

A paraphilic interest in rubbing, usually one's pelvic area, against a non-consenting person for sexual pleasure.