You are caring for a teenager who is having a severe allergic reaction. He has hives all over his stomach, is having respiratory distress, and is wheezing. After you administer oxygen, you get a set of vital signs. Medical direction has ordered you to assist with administration of his Epi-Pen®. You will monitor the success of your interventions during the:

Which of the following paramedic actions is indicated after uncomplicated delivery of the newborn?

A) Performing fundal massage to maintain uterine contraction B) Placing the mother on oxygen by nonrebreather mask C) Applying gentle traction to the umbilical cord to assist with delivery of the placenta D) Administering oxytocin

Fontanelles, which are openings in the skulls of newborns that allow brain expansion, close when the child is at approximately what age?

a. 3–4 months of age b. 18–20 months of age c. 3 years of age d. 1 year of age