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2. The amniotic fluid serves to:A) transfer oxygen to the fetus.B) insulate and protect the fetus.C) remove viruses from the fetus.D) assist in fetal development.

When preparing a pregnant patient for delivery, you should position her:A) in a supine position with her legs spread.B) on her left side with the right leg elevated.C) in a sitting position with her hips elevated 12 inches.D) on a firm surface with her hips elevated two to four inches.

Which of the following statements regarding a breech presentation is correct? A) A breech presentation occurs when the buttocks are the presenting part.B) There is minimal risk of trauma to the infant with a breech presentation.C) It is impossible to deliver a breech presentation in the prehospital setting.D) Breech deliveries occur rapidly, so the EMT should deliver at the scene.  

A precipitous (done sudden) labor and delivery is most common in women who:A) have gestational diabetes.B) are younger than 30 years of age. C) have delivered a baby before.  D) are pregnant for the first time.

A pregnant trauma patient might lose a significant amount of blood before showing signs of shock because:A) pregnant patients can dramatically increase their heart rate. B) pregnancy causes vasodilation and a lower blood pressure.C) pregnant patients have an overall increase in blood volume.D) blood is shunted to the uterus and fetus during major trauma.

Which of the following is an indication of imminent birth?A) Rupture of the amniotic sacB) Crowning of the baby’s headC) Irregular contractions lasting 10 minutesD) Expulsion of the mucus plug from the vagina

Which of the following occurs during true labor?A) Uterine contractions decrease in intensity.B) The uterus becomes very soft and movable.C) Uterine contractions become more regular.D) Uterine contractions last about 10 seconds.

The onset of labor begins with:A) thinning of the uterus.B) full dilation of the cervix.C) increased fetal movement.D) contractions of the uterus.

PART 2: Analyzing Your Own Writing Take a piece of writing from one of your writing-intensive courses and complete the following steps: Find a sentence with passive voice and highlight it in your document. Explain: Is passive voice appropriate in this sentence? Why or why not? Revise: Rewrite the sentence in active voice while maintaining clarity. Find a sentence with active voice and highlight it in your document. Explain: Why was active voice used in this sentence? How does it improve clarity or impact? Attach a copy of your document with the sentences highlighted. Write your explanations and revised sentences in the textbox below: 

PART 1: Revising Passive Sentences Revise the following 3 sentences so that each sentence uses active voice:  The decision was made by the committee to postpone the event. A new policy was introduced by the school administration. The book was read by the entire class before the discussion.