1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system; include the developmental changes that occur during puberty and menopause. (pp 882–883)

2. Discuss the special, age-related patient management considerations EMTs should provide for both younger and older female patients who are experiencing gynecologic emergencies. (p 883–884)

3. List three common examples of gynecologic emergencies; include the causes, risk factors, assessment findings, and patient management considerations. (pp 884–886)

4. Explain how an EMT would recognize conditions associated with hemorrhage during pregnancy. (p 885–886)

5. Discuss the assessment and management of a patient who is experiencing a gynecologic emergency; include a discussion of specific assessment findings. (pp 886–889)

6. Explain the general management of a gynecologic emergency in relation to patient privacy and communication. (pp 886–889)

7. Give examples of the personal protective equipment EMTs should use when treating patients with gynecologic emergencies. (p 889)

8. Discuss the special considerations and precautions EMTs must observe when arriving at the scene of a suspected case of sexual assault or rape. (pp 890–892)

9. Discuss the assessment and management of a patient who has been sexually assaulted or raped; include the additional steps EMTs must take on behalf of the patient. (pp 890–893)