AWHONN Intermediate FHM fully solved graded A+ 2023/2024

AWHONN Intermediate FHM What causes a decrease in FHR - correct answer Vagal response What is the goal of FHT interventions - correct answer To maximize uterine flow and oxygenation Where is the most oxygenated blood in the fetus located - correct answer Ductus Venosis Extrinsic influences on FHT - correct answer Placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid Intrinsic Influences on FHT - correct answer Fetal circulation, autonomic nervous system responses, baroreceptors, chemoreceptors, hormonal responses What does moderate variability mean - correct answer Absence of fetal acidemia at moment in which it is observed Baroreceptors - correct answer sensitive to pressure changes Transient hypoxemia - correct answer Normal in newborns: can be exhibited as late decelerations Normal FHR - correct answer 110-160 Fetal Bradycardia - correct answer less than 110 Fetal Tachycardia - correct answer Greater than 160 What is variability - correct answer fluctuations in the baseline FHR that are irregular in amplitude and frequency