FHR MONITORING PART 2 EXAM
2026/2027 CHEAT SHEET | KEY CONCEPTS,
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Early deceleration of FHR - correct answer-Benign
- FHR decreases as contraction begins and returns to baseline as the contraction
ends
- pressure on fetal head causes vagal nerve stimulation
- indicates lowering fetal station
interventions for early decels - correct answer-- cervical exam
- turn to side
Late deceleration of FHR - correct answer-uteroplacental insufficiency
- nadir AFTER peak of contraction
- fetus has limited reserve (oxygen) to tolerate contraction
, - untreated will result in DECOMPENSATED FETUS
interventions for late decels - correct answer-intrauterine resuscitation
goal: maximize blood flow and oxygenation to the placenta
Variable decelerations - correct answer-sudden lack of fetal oxygenation due to
CORD COMPRESSION
- causes hypertension within umbilical cord: drop in HR
interventions for variable decels - correct answer-aimed at relieving pressure on
the cord and supporting oxygenation
- repositioning & oxygen
goal: maximize umbilical circulation
VEAL CHOP - correct answer-V- Variable C- Cord Comphression
E- Early Decels. H- Head Compression
A- Accelerations. O - OK
L-Late Decels P - Placenta
Prolonged deceleration - correct answer->2 minutes <10 minutes
2026/2027 CHEAT SHEET | KEY CONCEPTS,
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Early deceleration of FHR - correct answer-Benign
- FHR decreases as contraction begins and returns to baseline as the contraction
ends
- pressure on fetal head causes vagal nerve stimulation
- indicates lowering fetal station
interventions for early decels - correct answer-- cervical exam
- turn to side
Late deceleration of FHR - correct answer-uteroplacental insufficiency
- nadir AFTER peak of contraction
- fetus has limited reserve (oxygen) to tolerate contraction
, - untreated will result in DECOMPENSATED FETUS
interventions for late decels - correct answer-intrauterine resuscitation
goal: maximize blood flow and oxygenation to the placenta
Variable decelerations - correct answer-sudden lack of fetal oxygenation due to
CORD COMPRESSION
- causes hypertension within umbilical cord: drop in HR
interventions for variable decels - correct answer-aimed at relieving pressure on
the cord and supporting oxygenation
- repositioning & oxygen
goal: maximize umbilical circulation
VEAL CHOP - correct answer-V- Variable C- Cord Comphression
E- Early Decels. H- Head Compression
A- Accelerations. O - OK
L-Late Decels P - Placenta
Prolonged deceleration - correct answer->2 minutes <10 minutes
