Your patient, who is expecting her second child in two days, reports a mucous-like vaginal discharge that was pink in color prior to your arrival. The patient is experiencing abdominal cramping intermittently. You suspect this is:
A) preeclampsia.
B) placenta previa.
C) a mucous plug.
D) a threatened miscarriage.
Answer: C
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A) The location of the 911 call is displayed to the call taker. B) The EMS system uses EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and paramedics. C) The fire department responds simultaneously with EMS. D) The total response time for EMS rarely exceeds 9 minutes.
Which of the following statements concerning Q waves on the ECG is most accurate?
A) Q waves are not a normal finding on the ECG. B) The absence of a Q wave is a significant pathophysiological finding. C) A Q wave is significant if it is 0.04 or more seconds wide. D) A Q wave is significant only in the presence of chest pain.