Medical, OB/GYNQuestion 71 of 100
During normal childbirth, once the infant's head delivers, the EMT should:
a.Support the head and check whether the cord is around the neck
b.Pull firmly on the head to speed delivery
c.Push the head back to delay birth
d.Place the mother prone
Explanation
As the head delivers, support it gently and check for a nuchal cord (umbilical cord around the neck). Never pull on the infant; allow the body to deliver with the contractions.
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