AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FETAL MONITORING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION FOR 2026 ALREADY A GRADED

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AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FETAL
MONITORING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR 2026 ALREADY A
GRADED




Which of the following is an extrinsic influence on the FHR? -
ANSWER- C. Fetal-placental circulation



The most highly oxygenated blood in fetal circulation is carried
by: - ANSWER- C. Ductus venosus



If fetal arterial pressure begins to fall below normal levels: -
ANSWER- A. Baroreceptors cause vasoconstriction and
increase the FHR

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Fetal heart rate variability is defined as fluctuations in the
baseline that are irregular in _____ and _____. - ANSWER- B.
Amplitude and frequency



An increase in the fetal heart rate immediately preceding a
variable deceleration is caused by: - ANSWER- A. Occlusion of
the umbilical vein



When assessing a FHR tracing, the first step is to: - ANSWER-
C. Establish the baseline rate



Which deceleration in the FHR is considered benign and does
not require an intervention to correct? - ANSWER- A. Early
deceleration



If the umbilical vein is the only vessel occluded during cord
compression - ANSWER- B. Oxygenated blood may be
restricted from being delivered to the fetus