C-EFM PRACTICE EXAM
Questions and 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
ANS 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
ANS
3. Betamethasone can increase or decrease FHr
ANS 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
A. Late in onset or occur after peak of contraction
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, B. Synchronous with that of contractions
C. Varied in depth and duration
ANS C. Varied in depth and duration
5. What do respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis have in
common?
ANS Low Ph
6. Doppler technology use sounds waves to reflect
A. Electric waves
B. Movement
C. Sound
ANS B. Movement - Doppler technology uses sound waves to reflect ott of anything that moves
7. Doppler sounds can be deterred by
A. Poly
B. Maternal positioning
ANS Poly - May scatter sound waves
8. BPP...if it decreases what is the last item remaining?
A. breathing
B. Movement
C. Tone
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Questions and 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
ANS 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
ANS
3. Betamethasone can increase or decrease FHr
ANS 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
A. Late in onset or occur after peak of contraction
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8
, B. Synchronous with that of contractions
C. Varied in depth and duration
ANS C. Varied in depth and duration
5. What do respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis have in
common?
ANS Low Ph
6. Doppler technology use sounds waves to reflect
A. Electric waves
B. Movement
C. Sound
ANS B. Movement - Doppler technology uses sound waves to reflect ott of anything that moves
7. Doppler sounds can be deterred by
A. Poly
B. Maternal positioning
ANS Poly - May scatter sound waves
8. BPP...if it decreases what is the last item remaining?
A. breathing
B. Movement
C. Tone
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