NCC EFM Certification (Latest 2025/2026 Update) Electronic Fetal Monitoring Actual Exam Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct| Graded A.

NCC EFM Certification (Latest 2025/2026
Update) Electronic Fetal Monitoring Actual
Exam Questions with Verified Answers |
100% Correct| Graded A.

Question:

Which of the following conditions is not an indication for antepartum fetal
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surveillance?

a. Gestational hypertension
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b. Diabetes in pregnancy
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c. Fetus in breech presentation
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d. Decreased fetal movement?
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Answer:
c. Fetus in breech presentation
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Question:

Which of the following does not affect the degree of fetal activity?
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a. Vibroacoustic stimulation
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b. Smoking
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c. Fetal position
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,d. Gestational age?
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Answer:

a. Vibroacoustic stimulation
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Question:

T/F: Umbilical cord influences that can alter blood flow include true knots,
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hematomas, and number of umbilical vessels.?
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Answer:

True




Question:

T/F: Low amplitude contractions are not an early sign of preterm labor.?
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Answer:
False




Question:

T/F: Corticosteroid administration may cause an increase in FHR
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accelerations.?
Answer:

False

,Question:

T/F: Corticosteroid administration may cause an increase in FHR.?
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Answer:

True




Question:

T/F: Contractions cause an increase in uterine venous pressure and a
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decrease in uterine artery perfusion.?
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Answer:
True




Question:

As a result of the intrinsic fetal response to oxygen deprivation, increased
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catecholamine levels cause the peripheral blood flow to decrease while
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the blood flow to vital organs increases. These flow changes along with
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increased catecholamine secretions have what effect on fetal blood
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pressure and fetal heart rate?
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A. Increase BP and increase HR
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B. Increase BP and decrease HR
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C. Decrease BP and increase HR
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, D. Decrease BP and decrease HR?
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Answer:

B. Increase BP and decrease HR
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Question:

During a term antepartum NST (non-stress test), you notice several
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variable decelerations that decrease at least 15 bpm and last at least 15
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sec long. Which of the following is the least likely explanation?
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A. True knot
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B. Gestational diabetes
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C. Umbilical cord entanglement
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D. Oligohydramnios?
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Answer:

B. Gestational diabetes
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Question:
All of the following are likely causes of prolonged decelerations except:
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A. Uterine tachysystole
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B. Prolapsed cord
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C. Maternal hypotension
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D. Maternal fever?
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