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T/F:-The-intrauterine-catheter-is-used-to-pick-up-the-fetal-heart-rate.---
ANS-✓False-
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T/F:-The-internal-spiral-electrode-may-pick-up-the-maternal-heart-rate-if-
the-baby-has-died.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Fetal-arrhythmias-can-be-seen-on-both-internal-and-external-
monitor-tracings.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variability-and-periodic-changes-can-be-detected-with-both-internal-
and-external-monitoring.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variable-decelerations-are-a-result-of-cord-compression.---ANS-
✓True-
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T/F:-The-presence-of-FHR-accelerations-in-the-intrapartum-and-
antepartum-periods-is-a-sign-of-adequate-fetal-oxygenation-at-the-time-
that-it-is-observed---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variable-decelerations-are-a-vagal-response.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Late-decelerations-have-a-gradual-decrease-in-FHR-(onset-to-nadir-
30-seconds)-and-are-delayed-in-timing-with-the-nadir-of-the-deceleration-
occurring-after-the-peak-of-the-contraction.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-The-fetal-heart-rate-baseline-can-be-determined-during-periods-of-
marked-variability.---ANS-✓False-
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T/F:-Anything-that-affects-maternal-blood-flow-(cardiac-output)-can-
affect-the-blood-flow-through-the-placenta.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variable-decelerations-are-the-most-frequently-seen-fetal-heart-rate-
deceleration-pattern-in-labor.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Minimal-variability-is-always-an-indicator-of-hypoxia-and-a-
Caesarean-section-is-indicated.---ANS-✓False-
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What-is-your-first-intervention-in-management-of-a-patient-
experiencing-variable-decelerations?-a.-Immediate-delivery-
b. Change-maternal-position-
c. No-treatment-indicated-
d. Oxygen-
e. Stop-oxytocin-infusion---ANS-✓b.-Change-maternal-position-
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Etiology-of-a-baseline-FHR-of-165bpm-occurring-for-the-last-hour-can-be:-
1. Maternal-supine-hypotension-
2. Maternal-fever-
3. Maternal-dehydration-
4. Unknown-
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a. 1-and-2-
b. 1,-2-and-3-
c. 2,-3-and-4---ANS-✓c.-2,-3-and-4-
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What-is-the-most-probable-cause-of-recurrent-late-
decelerations?-a.-Utero-placental-insufficiency-
b. Head-compression-
c. Cord-compression-
d. Maternal-position-change---ANS-✓a.-Utero-placental-insufficiency-
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The-most-prevalent-risk-factor-associated-with-fetal-death-before-the-
onset-of-labor-is:-
a. Low-socioeconomic-status-
b. Fetal-malpresentation-
c. Uteroplacental-insufficiency-
d. Uterine-anomalies---ANS-✓c.-Uteroplacental-insufficiency-
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Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-used-for-antepartum-fetal-
surveillance?-a.-Fetal-movement-counting-
b. Antepartum-fetal-heart-rate-testing-
c. Biophysical-profile-testing-
d. Maternal-HCG-levels---ANS-✓d.-Maternal-HCG-levels-
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Which-of-the-following-conditions-is-not-an-indication-for-antepartum-
fetal-surveillance?-
a. Gestational-hypertension-
b. Diabetes-in-pregnancy-
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c. Fetus-in-breech-presentation-
d. Decreased-fetal-movement---ANS-✓c.-Fetus-in-breech-presentation-
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Which-of-the-following-does-not-affect-the-degree-of-fetal-
activity?-a.-Vibroacoustic-stimulation-
b. Smoking-
c. Fetal-position-
d. Gestational-age---ANS-✓a.-Vibroacoustic-stimulation-
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To-be-considered-reactive,-a-nonstress-test-must-have:-
a. 4-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-20-minute-window-
b. 2-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-10-minute-window-
c. 4-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-40-minute-window-
d. 2-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-20-minute-window---ANS-✓d.-2-
fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-20-minute-window-
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If-a-nonstress-test-is-nonreactive-after-40-minutes,-the-next-step-should-
be:-a.-Have-the-client-go-home-and-do-fetal-movement-counts-
b. Do-a-biophysical-profile-or-contraction-stress-test-
c. Repeat-the-nonstress-test-within-a-week-
d. Admit-the-client-for-delivery---ANS-✓b.-Do-a-biophysical-profile-or-
contraction-stress-test-
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All-of-the-following-are-components-of-a-biophysical-profile-
except:-a.-Contraction-stress-test-
b. Assessment-of-fetal-breathing-
c. Amniotic-fluid-volume-measurement-
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NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Certification Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Solutions 00%
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T/F:-The-intrauterine-catheter-is-used-to-pick-up-the-fetal-heart-rate.---
ANS-✓False-
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T/F:-The-internal-spiral-electrode-may-pick-up-the-maternal-heart-rate-if-
the-baby-has-died.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Fetal-arrhythmias-can-be-seen-on-both-internal-and-external-
monitor-tracings.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variability-and-periodic-changes-can-be-detected-with-both-internal-
and-external-monitoring.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variable-decelerations-are-a-result-of-cord-compression.---ANS-
✓True-
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T/F:-The-presence-of-FHR-accelerations-in-the-intrapartum-and-
antepartum-periods-is-a-sign-of-adequate-fetal-oxygenation-at-the-time-
that-it-is-observed---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variable-decelerations-are-a-vagal-response.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Late-decelerations-have-a-gradual-decrease-in-FHR-(onset-to-nadir-
30-seconds)-and-are-delayed-in-timing-with-the-nadir-of-the-deceleration-
occurring-after-the-peak-of-the-contraction.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-The-fetal-heart-rate-baseline-can-be-determined-during-periods-of-
marked-variability.---ANS-✓False-
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T/F:-Anything-that-affects-maternal-blood-flow-(cardiac-output)-can-
affect-the-blood-flow-through-the-placenta.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Variable-decelerations-are-the-most-frequently-seen-fetal-heart-rate-
deceleration-pattern-in-labor.---ANS-✓True-
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T/F:-Minimal-variability-is-always-an-indicator-of-hypoxia-and-a-
Caesarean-section-is-indicated.---ANS-✓False-
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What-is-your-first-intervention-in-management-of-a-patient-
experiencing-variable-decelerations?-a.-Immediate-delivery-
b. Change-maternal-position-
c. No-treatment-indicated-
d. Oxygen-
e. Stop-oxytocin-infusion---ANS-✓b.-Change-maternal-position-
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Etiology-of-a-baseline-FHR-of-165bpm-occurring-for-the-last-hour-can-be:-
1. Maternal-supine-hypotension-
2. Maternal-fever-
3. Maternal-dehydration-
4. Unknown-
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a. 1-and-2-
b. 1,-2-and-3-
c. 2,-3-and-4---ANS-✓c.-2,-3-and-4-
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What-is-the-most-probable-cause-of-recurrent-late-
decelerations?-a.-Utero-placental-insufficiency-
b. Head-compression-
c. Cord-compression-
d. Maternal-position-change---ANS-✓a.-Utero-placental-insufficiency-
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The-most-prevalent-risk-factor-associated-with-fetal-death-before-the-
onset-of-labor-is:-
a. Low-socioeconomic-status-
b. Fetal-malpresentation-
c. Uteroplacental-insufficiency-
d. Uterine-anomalies---ANS-✓c.-Uteroplacental-insufficiency-
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Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-used-for-antepartum-fetal-
surveillance?-a.-Fetal-movement-counting-
b. Antepartum-fetal-heart-rate-testing-
c. Biophysical-profile-testing-
d. Maternal-HCG-levels---ANS-✓d.-Maternal-HCG-levels-
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Which-of-the-following-conditions-is-not-an-indication-for-antepartum-
fetal-surveillance?-
a. Gestational-hypertension-
b. Diabetes-in-pregnancy-
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c. Fetus-in-breech-presentation-
d. Decreased-fetal-movement---ANS-✓c.-Fetus-in-breech-presentation-
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Which-of-the-following-does-not-affect-the-degree-of-fetal-
activity?-a.-Vibroacoustic-stimulation-
b. Smoking-
c. Fetal-position-
d. Gestational-age---ANS-✓a.-Vibroacoustic-stimulation-
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To-be-considered-reactive,-a-nonstress-test-must-have:-
a. 4-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-20-minute-window-
b. 2-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-10-minute-window-
c. 4-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-40-minute-window-
d. 2-fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-20-minute-window---ANS-✓d.-2-
fetal-heart-rate-accelerations-in-a-20-minute-window-
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If-a-nonstress-test-is-nonreactive-after-40-minutes,-the-next-step-should-
be:-a.-Have-the-client-go-home-and-do-fetal-movement-counts-
b. Do-a-biophysical-profile-or-contraction-stress-test-
c. Repeat-the-nonstress-test-within-a-week-
d. Admit-the-client-for-delivery---ANS-✓b.-Do-a-biophysical-profile-or-
contraction-stress-test-
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All-of-the-following-are-components-of-a-biophysical-profile-
except:-a.-Contraction-stress-test-
b. Assessment-of-fetal-breathing-
c. Amniotic-fluid-volume-measurement-
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