NCC EFM practice Exam 2023 Questions and answers with complete solution graded A+ (Already passed)

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 ANS 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 ANS 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 ANS b. Decreases baseline T/F: The most common artifact with the ultrasound transducer system for fetal heart rate is increased variability. - CORRECT ANS True T/F: All fetal monitors contain a logic system designed to reject artifact. - CORRECT ANS True T/F: Fetal arrhythmias can be seen on both internal and external monitor tracings. - CORRECT ANS True T/F: Variability and periodic changes can be detected with both internal and external monitoring. - CORRECT ANS True T/F: Variable decelerations are a vagal response. - CORRECT ANS True T/F: Variable decelerations are the most frequently seen fetal heart rate deceleration pattern in labor. - CORRECT ANS 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 ANS c. 2, 3 and 4 The most prevalent risk factor associated with fetal death before the onset of labor is: a. Low socioeconomic status b. Fetal malpresentation c. Uteroplacental insufficiency d. Uterine anomalies - CORRECT ANS c. Uteroplacental insufficiency Which of the following conditions is not an indication for antepartum fetal surveillance? a. Gestational hypertension b. Diabetes in pregnancy c. Fetus in breech presentation d. Decreased fetal movement - CORRECT ANS c. Fetus in breech presentation