C-EFM Practice Questions & Answers
1.In comparing early and late decelerations, a distinguishing factor
between the two is
A. Onset time to the nadir of the deceleration
B. The # of decels that occur
C. Timing in relation to contractions
Answer C. Timjng in relation to ctx
2.The underlying cause of early decelerations is decreased
A. Baroreceptors response
B. Increased peripheral resistance
C. Vagal reflex
Answer C. Vagal reflex
3.Betamethasone can increase or decrease FHr
Answer Decrease
4.Following an ultrasound which revealed decreased amniotic fluid, a
woman at term is admitted in early labor. It should be recognized that
oligohydramnios often results in FHR decels that are
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, A. Late in onset or occur after peak of contraction
B. Synchronous with that of contractions
C. Varied in depth and duration
Answer C. Varied in depth and duration
5.What do respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis have in common?
Answer Low Ph
6.Doppler technology use sounds waves to reflect
A. Electric waves
B. Movement
C. Sound
Answer B. Movement - Doppler technology uses sound waves to
reflect off of anything that moves
7.Doppler sounds can be deterred by
A. Poly
B. Maternal positioning
Answer Poly - May scatter sound waves
8.BPP...if it decreases what is the last item remaining?
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1.In comparing early and late decelerations, a distinguishing factor
between the two is
A. Onset time to the nadir of the deceleration
B. The # of decels that occur
C. Timing in relation to contractions
Answer C. Timjng in relation to ctx
2.The underlying cause of early decelerations is decreased
A. Baroreceptors response
B. Increased peripheral resistance
C. Vagal reflex
Answer C. Vagal reflex
3.Betamethasone can increase or decrease FHr
Answer Decrease
4.Following an ultrasound which revealed decreased amniotic fluid, a
woman at term is admitted in early labor. It should be recognized that
oligohydramnios often results in FHR decels that are
1/
8
, A. Late in onset or occur after peak of contraction
B. Synchronous with that of contractions
C. Varied in depth and duration
Answer C. Varied in depth and duration
5.What do respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis have in common?
Answer Low Ph
6.Doppler technology use sounds waves to reflect
A. Electric waves
B. Movement
C. Sound
Answer B. Movement - Doppler technology uses sound waves to
reflect off of anything that moves
7.Doppler sounds can be deterred by
A. Poly
B. Maternal positioning
Answer Poly - May scatter sound waves
8.BPP...if it decreases what is the last item remaining?
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