NCC EFM Test with correct answers

NCC EFM Test The fetal spiral electrode measures the A. Peaks of the Doppler waveforms B. R to R intervals of the fetal heart C. ST segments of the fetal ECG - correct answer B. R to R intervals of the fetal heart The optimal location for the ultrasound transducer for the fetus - correct answer the fetal back First step when contraction pattern is weird with IUPC in place - correct answer re zero the IUPC Membranes ruptured 60 minutes ago and now you see prolonged deceleration, first step: - correct answer perform a vaginal exam A woman who is admitted for an induction of labor with oxytocin is questioning the need for continuous EFM. The appropriate response to the woman is. A. hospital policy requires all patients have continuous EFM B. I would like to answer your questions about continuous monitoring and give you some information about why it is recommended C. Nurses have more training with continuous monitoring than with intermittent auscultation so it is safer for you and baby - correct answer B. I would like to answer your questions about continuous monitoring and give you some information about why it is recommended The process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide pass from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentration is called: a. active transport b. simple diffusion c. facilitated diffusion - correct answer B. simple diffusion The greater affinity that fetal hemoglobin has for oxygen allows for: a. easier release of oxygen to the tissues b. greater binding of oxygen c. stimulation of erythropoietin release - correct answer b. greater binding of oxygen which statement best describes the relationship between maternal and fetal hemoglobin levels? a. fetal hemoglobin is higher than maternal hemoglobin b. maternal hemoglobin is higher than fetal hemoglobin c. maternal and fetal hemoglobin is the same - correct answer a. fetal hemoglobin is higher than maternal hemoglobin In the healthy fetus, blood flows from the right atrium to the left atrium through the: a. ductus arteriosis b. ductus venosus c. Forman ovale - correct answer c. foramen ovale In the healthy fetus, the umbilical cord enters the fetal abdomen and bypasses the liver through the a. ductus arteriosis b. ductus venosus c. Forman ovale - correct answer b. ductus venosus Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes the fetal heart rate to a. decrease b. increase c. remain the same - correct answer b. increase baroreceptors respond mainly to changes in a. blood pressure b. hormonal changes c. oxygen and carbon dioxide levels - correct answer a. blood pressure Which statement describes normal uterine activity a. frequency of 1.5 - 2 minutes b. intensity of 90mmhg early in labor c. resting tone less than 20-25 mmHg - correct answer c. resting tone less than 20-25mmhg