AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
TEST (New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) - {Grade A}
A characteristic of variable decelerations is: - Correct answer B. The onset of the
deceleration is abrupt
Stimulation of the vagus nerve in a healthy fetus will cause: - Correct answer A. A
decrease in the fetal heart rate
What is the baseline rate? - Correct answer B. 145 bpm
What is the correct interpretation? - Correct answer B. Baseline of 160 bpm with
recurrent late decelerations
What is the primary physiologic goal? - Correct answer B. Maximize oxygenation
, Based on the tracing, the most appropriate interventions are: - Correct answer B.
Decrease oxytocin from 14 to 7 mU/min and start a 500-mL IVFB.
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the tracing? - Correct answer C.
The tracing of uterine activity requires palpation for accurate assessment
The nurse supports maternal coping to appropriately assist Robin because - Correct
answer A. Reducing maternal catecholamine production enhances blood flow to the
uterus
Describe the type of variability seen in the majority of the tracing. - Correct answer C.
Absent
Identify appropriate interventions to implement based on this tracing. - Correct answer
B. Palpate uterus, adjust toco, assist patient to lateral position.
What does the EFM tracing above and the observed patient assessment raise your
suspicion of? - Correct answer B. Placental abruption
TEST (New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions
& Answers 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions) - {Grade A}
A characteristic of variable decelerations is: - Correct answer B. The onset of the
deceleration is abrupt
Stimulation of the vagus nerve in a healthy fetus will cause: - Correct answer A. A
decrease in the fetal heart rate
What is the baseline rate? - Correct answer B. 145 bpm
What is the correct interpretation? - Correct answer B. Baseline of 160 bpm with
recurrent late decelerations
What is the primary physiologic goal? - Correct answer B. Maximize oxygenation
, Based on the tracing, the most appropriate interventions are: - Correct answer B.
Decrease oxytocin from 14 to 7 mU/min and start a 500-mL IVFB.
Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the tracing? - Correct answer C.
The tracing of uterine activity requires palpation for accurate assessment
The nurse supports maternal coping to appropriately assist Robin because - Correct
answer A. Reducing maternal catecholamine production enhances blood flow to the
uterus
Describe the type of variability seen in the majority of the tracing. - Correct answer C.
Absent
Identify appropriate interventions to implement based on this tracing. - Correct answer
B. Palpate uterus, adjust toco, assist patient to lateral position.
What does the EFM tracing above and the observed patient assessment raise your
suspicion of? - Correct answer B. Placental abruption
