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Fetal Monitoring and Obstetric Emergencies
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1. What is the normal fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline?
A. 60–100 bpm
B. 90–110 bpm
C. 110–160 bpm
D. 170–200 bpm
Answer: C. 110–160 bpm
Rationale: A normal baseline indicates adequate fetal oxygenation.
2. Which FHR pattern is reassuring?
A. Accelerations
B. Late decelerations
C. Absent variability
D. Bradycardia
Answer: A. Accelerations
Rationale: Accelerations indicate fetal well-being and movement.
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3. Which deceleration is considered benign?
A. Early decelerations
B. Late decelerations
C. Variable decelerations
D. Prolonged decelerations
Answer: A. Early decelerations
Rationale: Caused by head compression and are not harmful.
4. Which deceleration indicates uteroplacental insufficiency?
A. Late decelerations
B. Early decelerations
C. Accelerations
D. No variability
Answer: A. Late decelerations
Rationale: Indicates decreased oxygen exchange.
5. Which deceleration suggests umbilical cord compression?
A. Variable decelerations
B. Late decelerations
C. Early decelerations
D. Accelerations
Answer: A. Variable decelerations
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Rationale: Abrupt drops in FHR due to cord compression.
6. First nursing action for late decelerations is:
A. Reposition mother
B. Prepare for discharge
C. Give insulin
D. Increase contractions
Answer: A. Reposition mother
Rationale: Improves uteroplacental blood flow.
7. Which position improves fetal oxygenation?
A. Left lateral
B. Supine
C. Prone
D. Lithotomy
Answer: A. Left lateral
Rationale: Prevents vena cava compression.
8. Which intervention increases oxygen delivery?
A. Oxygen via face mask
B. Fluid restriction
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C. Supine position
D. Encourage walking
Answer: A. Oxygen via face mask
Rationale: Increases maternal oxygen saturation.
9. Which medication may be discontinued during fetal distress?
A. Oxytocin
B. Antibiotics
C. Insulin
D. Iron
Answer: A. Oxytocin
Rationale: Reduces uterine contractions and stress.
10. Which FHR pattern is ominous?
A. Bradycardia
B. Accelerations
C. Early decelerations
D. Normal variability
Answer: A. Bradycardia
Rationale: Indicates fetal hypoxia or distress.
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Fetal Monitoring and Obstetric Emergencies
Exam | Questions And Answers With Verified
Rationales | 2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf
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1. What is the normal fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline?
A. 60–100 bpm
B. 90–110 bpm
C. 110–160 bpm
D. 170–200 bpm
Answer: C. 110–160 bpm
Rationale: A normal baseline indicates adequate fetal oxygenation.
2. Which FHR pattern is reassuring?
A. Accelerations
B. Late decelerations
C. Absent variability
D. Bradycardia
Answer: A. Accelerations
Rationale: Accelerations indicate fetal well-being and movement.
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3. Which deceleration is considered benign?
A. Early decelerations
B. Late decelerations
C. Variable decelerations
D. Prolonged decelerations
Answer: A. Early decelerations
Rationale: Caused by head compression and are not harmful.
4. Which deceleration indicates uteroplacental insufficiency?
A. Late decelerations
B. Early decelerations
C. Accelerations
D. No variability
Answer: A. Late decelerations
Rationale: Indicates decreased oxygen exchange.
5. Which deceleration suggests umbilical cord compression?
A. Variable decelerations
B. Late decelerations
C. Early decelerations
D. Accelerations
Answer: A. Variable decelerations
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Rationale: Abrupt drops in FHR due to cord compression.
6. First nursing action for late decelerations is:
A. Reposition mother
B. Prepare for discharge
C. Give insulin
D. Increase contractions
Answer: A. Reposition mother
Rationale: Improves uteroplacental blood flow.
7. Which position improves fetal oxygenation?
A. Left lateral
B. Supine
C. Prone
D. Lithotomy
Answer: A. Left lateral
Rationale: Prevents vena cava compression.
8. Which intervention increases oxygen delivery?
A. Oxygen via face mask
B. Fluid restriction
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C. Supine position
D. Encourage walking
Answer: A. Oxygen via face mask
Rationale: Increases maternal oxygen saturation.
9. Which medication may be discontinued during fetal distress?
A. Oxytocin
B. Antibiotics
C. Insulin
D. Iron
Answer: A. Oxytocin
Rationale: Reduces uterine contractions and stress.
10. Which FHR pattern is ominous?
A. Bradycardia
B. Accelerations
C. Early decelerations
D. Normal variability
Answer: A. Bradycardia
Rationale: Indicates fetal hypoxia or distress.
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