NCC EFM (NCCEFM)

Which of the following factors can have a negative effect on uterine blood flow? a. Hypertension b. Epidural c. Hemorrhage d. Diabetes e. All of the above - CORRECT ANS e. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the heart rate c. An increase in stroke volume d. No change - CORRECT ANS a. A decrease in the heart rate The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect to the F...

Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? - CORRECT ANS Passive (Simple) Diffusion Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? - CORRECT ANS Adequate Uterine Blood Flow Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? - CORRECT ANS Either Rt or Lt Lateral What is transfer down the concentration gradient from higher to lower called? - CORRECT ANS Diffusion The most likely physical rationale for recurrent late decels after epidural is? - CORRE...

Content on exam - CORRECT ANS -Pattern recognition & intervention: 70% -Physiology: 11% -Fetal assessment methods: 9% -EFM equipment: 5% -Professional issues: 5% Pattern recognition & intervention - CORRECT ANS -FHR baseline -FHR variability -FHR accelerations -FHR decelerations -Normal uterine activity -Abnormal uterine activity -Fetal dysrhythmias -Maternal complications -Uteroplacental complications -Fetal complications FHR Descriptors - CORRECT ANS 1) Baseline 2) Va...

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