CNUR 303: Unit 3 - Fetal Health Surveillance
During Labour Exam Questions and Answers
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Which two fetal components can Fetal oxygen status and neurological
be integrity.
inferred from FHS?
How are maternal and fetal Maternal circulation delivers blood to the
circulation connected? placenta,
from the placenta to the umbilical cord, to
the fetal
circulation.
What occurs to blood flow during It is decreased in the uterus and placenta.
contractions?
What are some placental causes Abruption, infarction, and increased
of placental
fetal oxygenation disruption? resistance.
What are some uterine causes of Tachysystole and tectanic contractions.
fetal oxygenation disruption?
What are some maternal causes Hypotension and hypoxia.
of
fetal oxygenation disruption?
, What are some umbilical causes Cord compression
of
fetal oxygenation disruption?
How does the fetal HR correspond As age increases, HR decreases.
with gestational age?
How are FHR changes controlled? By sympathetic and parasympathetic
nervous
systems.
How is FHR intermittently - Utilize Leopold's Maneuver to locate the
auscultated? fetal
back
- Use a doppler to auscultate the HR for a
full
minute following contractions
- Palpate the maternal pulse
How often is the FHR auscultated Q1h
during latent labour?
How often is the FHR auscultated Q15-30 minutes
during active labour?
How often is the FHR auscultated Q5 minutes
in
the second stage of labour with
active pushing?
During Labour Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Which two fetal components can Fetal oxygen status and neurological
be integrity.
inferred from FHS?
How are maternal and fetal Maternal circulation delivers blood to the
circulation connected? placenta,
from the placenta to the umbilical cord, to
the fetal
circulation.
What occurs to blood flow during It is decreased in the uterus and placenta.
contractions?
What are some placental causes Abruption, infarction, and increased
of placental
fetal oxygenation disruption? resistance.
What are some uterine causes of Tachysystole and tectanic contractions.
fetal oxygenation disruption?
What are some maternal causes Hypotension and hypoxia.
of
fetal oxygenation disruption?
, What are some umbilical causes Cord compression
of
fetal oxygenation disruption?
How does the fetal HR correspond As age increases, HR decreases.
with gestational age?
How are FHR changes controlled? By sympathetic and parasympathetic
nervous
systems.
How is FHR intermittently - Utilize Leopold's Maneuver to locate the
auscultated? fetal
back
- Use a doppler to auscultate the HR for a
full
minute following contractions
- Palpate the maternal pulse
How often is the FHR auscultated Q1h
during latent labour?
How often is the FHR auscultated Q15-30 minutes
during active labour?
How often is the FHR auscultated Q5 minutes
in
the second stage of labour with
active pushing?
