NCC EFM practice (All questions correctly solved)

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above correct answers e. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change correct answers a. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect to the FHR baseline? a. Increases baseline b. Decreases baseline correct answers b. Decreases baseline T/F: The most common artifact with the ultrasound transducer system for fetal heart rate is increased variability. correct answers True T/F: All fetal monitors contain a logic system designed to reject artifact. correct answers True T/F: Fetal arrhythmias can be seen on both internal and external monitor tracings. correct answers True T/F: Variability and periodic changes can be detected with both internal and external monitoring. correct answers True T/F: Variable decelerations are a vagal response. correct answers True T/F: Variable decelerations are the most frequently seen fetal heart rate deceleration pattern in labor. correct answers True Etiology of a baseline FHR of 165bpm occurring for the last hour can be: 1. Maternal supine hypotension 2. Maternal fever 3. Maternal dehydration 4. Unknown a. 1 and 2 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 2, 3 and 4 correct answers c. 2, 3 and 4 The most prevalent risk factor associated with fetal death before the onset of labor is: