Relias - Fetal Heart Monitoring Actual Exam Questions with 100% correct verified detailed answers A+ Graded latest update 2025

Relias - Fetal Heart Monitoring Actual
Exam Questions with 100% correct
verified detailed answers A+ Graded latest
update 2025


prolonged intermittent hypoxia is assoc w/ --- correct answer ---
subcortical and cortical (term) or perventricular (preterm) damage




acute total or near total hypoxia is assoc w/damage to --- correct
answer ---midbrain and brainstem




fetal hypoxemia can occur under the following conditions --- correct
answer ---- excessive uterine contractions

- prolonged contractions without adequate resting tone or duration
between contractions

- abnormal uterine physiology or anatomy is present

- separation of placenta and uterus




(recurrent late, variable, or prolonged decels suggest this)

,Risk factors for late decels --- correct answer ---Uteroplacental
factors:

- tachysystole

- post term

- placental abruption

Inadequate spiral artery dilation r/t pre-e




Fetal factors:

- hypoxia

- tachycardia

- IUGR

- hyperthermia




Maternal factors for late decels --- correct answer ---Inhalation:
asthma, sleep apnea




Circulation: hypotension, HTN, hypovolemia, anemia, microvascular
disease, tachycardia




Risk factors for variable decels --- correct answer ---Uteroplacental:

- oligo

, - ruptured membranes

- abnormal cord insertion



Fetal factors:

- umbilical cord prolapse or compression

- cord stretching w/ pushing or rapid descent

- preterm



Maternal factors:

- positioning




risk factors for prolonged decels --- correct answer ---Uteroplacental:

- excessive activity

- uterine rupture

- abnormal placentation

- hypertonic/prolonged contractions

- hypoperfusion



Fetal factors:

- OP position