NCC EFM Test Exam 1 Revised Question & Answers 2023 Complete Solution

Variable decelerations are thought to be caused by: A. Fetal head compression B. Umbilical cord compression c. Uteroplacental insufficiency correct answers B. Umbilical cord compression An appropriate treatment for recurrent variable decelerations with moderate variability during second stage pushing is: A. Amnioinfusion B. Modification of pushing efforts C. Oxygen at 10 liters per nonrebreather face mask. correct answers B. Modification of pushing efforts The Primary purpose of the use of electronic fetal monitoring is to: A. Determine if the fetus is well oxygenated B. Document fetal status throughout labor C. Identify the fetus at risk correct answers C. Identify the fetus at risk An EFM tracing with fetal heart rate of 170 beats per minute and moderate variability would be classified as: A. Abnormal (category III) B. Indeterminate (category II) C. Normal (category I) correct answers B. Indeterminate (category II) When variability is undetectable, it is identified as: A. Absent B. Decreased C. Indeterminate correct answers A. Absent When periodic fetal heart rate patterns occur, they: A. Are associated with uterine contractions B. Are classified as indeterminate C. Require a fetal spiral electrode for accurate determination. correct answers A. Are associated with uterine contractions Interpretation and classification of fetal heart rate patterns are determined: A. Are associated with uterine contractions B. Based on EFM findings observed for a 60 minute period of time. C. Retrospectively according to the fetal outcome. correct answers A. Are associated with uterine contractions