NCC ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following fetal systems bear the greatest influence on fetal pH?
A. Heart and lungs
B. Lungs and kidneys
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
B. Lungs and kidneys
Your patient is a 41-year-old diabetic primigravida. You have just performed a
vaginal exam: 6/90/-1. The fetus has been having late decels with absent to
minimal variability and no accels for one hour, despite interventions to improve
the tracing. The provider arrives on the unit and states that she will remain on the
floor, and writes orders to start oxytocin. You inform the physician that you are
not comfortable starting oxytocin based on maternal history, SVE, and FHR
tracing. The provider i
C. Tell the physician that you decline to start the oxytocin, and notify the physician that
you are activating your chain of command.
All of the following are components of liability except
A. Breach of duty
B. Chain of command
C. Damages/loss
B. Chain of command
If the EFM pattern you see does not fit any of the definitions for the NICHD, you
should
A. Choose the term closest to the pattern you see
B. Describe the tracing in detail
C. Do not chart the tracing, as there is no correlating terminology to match it
B. Describe the tracing in detail
When using SBAR communication, the "R" involves
A. Making a recommendation
B. Reporting pertinent lab results
C. Reviewing the patient's medical history
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following fetal systems bear the greatest influence on fetal pH?
A. Heart and lungs
B. Lungs and kidneys
C. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
B. Lungs and kidneys
Your patient is a 41-year-old diabetic primigravida. You have just performed a
vaginal exam: 6/90/-1. The fetus has been having late decels with absent to
minimal variability and no accels for one hour, despite interventions to improve
the tracing. The provider arrives on the unit and states that she will remain on the
floor, and writes orders to start oxytocin. You inform the physician that you are
not comfortable starting oxytocin based on maternal history, SVE, and FHR
tracing. The provider i
C. Tell the physician that you decline to start the oxytocin, and notify the physician that
you are activating your chain of command.
All of the following are components of liability except
A. Breach of duty
B. Chain of command
C. Damages/loss
B. Chain of command
If the EFM pattern you see does not fit any of the definitions for the NICHD, you
should
A. Choose the term closest to the pattern you see
B. Describe the tracing in detail
C. Do not chart the tracing, as there is no correlating terminology to match it
B. Describe the tracing in detail
When using SBAR communication, the "R" involves
A. Making a recommendation
B. Reporting pertinent lab results
C. Reviewing the patient's medical history
