NREMT Paramedic Practice

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Prepare for the NREMT Paramedic Exam with comprehensive quizzes that cover essential topics, including patient assessment, treatment protocols, and emergency medical care. With multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations, you'll be ready to excel in your certification test.

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Gestational hypertension typically occurs during which time?

Before conception
During pregnancy
Postpartum
During ovulation

The correct answer is: During pregnancy

Gestational hypertension is a condition that arises specifically during pregnancy, typically after the 20th week. It is characterized by high blood pressure that develops in a woman who previously had normal blood pressure. This condition is distinct from chronic hypertension, which occurs before conception, and from postpartum hypertension, which takes place after the baby is born. During ovulation, hormonal changes occur that prepare the body for potential pregnancy, but hypertension is not a factor at this stage. Recognizing that gestational hypertension is associated with the physiological changes in pregnancy underscores why this condition is particularly relevant during that time.