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NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Exam Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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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 Answer>>E All of the above
How does the fetus compensate for decreased maternal circulating volume?
a. Increases cardiac output by increasing stroke volume.
b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate.
c. Increases cardiac output by increasing fetal movement. <Correct Answer>>B.
Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate.
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
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d. No change <Correct Answer>>A. A decrease in the heart rate
What initially causes a chemoreceptor response?
a. Epidurals
b. Supine maternal position
c. Increased CO2 levels
d. Decreased O2 levels
e. A & C
f. A & B
g. C & D <Correct Answer>>G,C & D
The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect
to the FHR baseline?
a. Increases baseline
b. Decreases baseline <Correct Answer>>B. Decreases baseline
T/F: Oxygen exchange in the placenta takes place in the intervillous space. -
<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The parasympathetic nervous system is a cardioaccelerator. -CORRECTANSWER
False
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T/F: Baroreceptors are stretch receptors which respond to increases or decreases in
blood pressure. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: There are two electronic fetal monitoring methods of obtaining the fetal heart rate:
the ultrasound transducer and the fetal spiral electrode. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: Variability can be determined with the fetoscope. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: Because the ultrasound transducer and toco transducer are sealed units, they can
be dipped in warm water to make cleaning easier. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The most common artifact with the ultrasound transducer system for fetal heart rate
is increased variability. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: All fetal monitors contain a logic system designed to reject artifact. -
<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The monitor should always be tested before starting a tracing, either external or
internal mode and labeled a test. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: In the U.S. the paper speed on the fetal monitor is set at 3cm/min. -
<Correct Answer>>True
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T/F: Both internal and external monitoring methods are equally accurate means of
obtaining the fetal heart rate and contraction patterns. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The external toco is usually placed over the uterine fundus to pick up contractions.
-<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The external toco gives measurable uterine pressure. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The fetal spiral electrode can be placed when vaginal bleeding of unknown origin is
present. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The ultrasound transducer is usually placed on the side of the uterus over the
baby's back, as the fetal heart is heard best there. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The spiral electrode is used to more accurately determine the frequency, duration,
and intensity of uterine contractions. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The heart rate from a well-applied fetal spiral electrode can only be fetal, not
maternal. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The intrauterine catheter is used to pick up the fetal heart rate. -
<Correct Answer>>False
NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Exam Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
(Verified Answers) Already Graded A+
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 Answer>>E All of the above
How does the fetus compensate for decreased maternal circulating volume?
a. Increases cardiac output by increasing stroke volume.
b. Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate.
c. Increases cardiac output by increasing fetal movement. <Correct Answer>>B.
Increases cardiac output by increasing it's heart rate.
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
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d. No change <Correct Answer>>A. A decrease in the heart rate
What initially causes a chemoreceptor response?
a. Epidurals
b. Supine maternal position
c. Increased CO2 levels
d. Decreased O2 levels
e. A & C
f. A & B
g. C & D <Correct Answer>>G,C & D
The vagus nerve begins maturation 26 to 28 weeks. Its dominance results in what effect
to the FHR baseline?
a. Increases baseline
b. Decreases baseline <Correct Answer>>B. Decreases baseline
T/F: Oxygen exchange in the placenta takes place in the intervillous space. -
<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The parasympathetic nervous system is a cardioaccelerator. -CORRECTANSWER
False
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T/F: Baroreceptors are stretch receptors which respond to increases or decreases in
blood pressure. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: There are two electronic fetal monitoring methods of obtaining the fetal heart rate:
the ultrasound transducer and the fetal spiral electrode. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: Variability can be determined with the fetoscope. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: Because the ultrasound transducer and toco transducer are sealed units, they can
be dipped in warm water to make cleaning easier. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The most common artifact with the ultrasound transducer system for fetal heart rate
is increased variability. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: All fetal monitors contain a logic system designed to reject artifact. -
<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The monitor should always be tested before starting a tracing, either external or
internal mode and labeled a test. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: In the U.S. the paper speed on the fetal monitor is set at 3cm/min. -
<Correct Answer>>True
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T/F: Both internal and external monitoring methods are equally accurate means of
obtaining the fetal heart rate and contraction patterns. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The external toco is usually placed over the uterine fundus to pick up contractions.
-<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The external toco gives measurable uterine pressure. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The fetal spiral electrode can be placed when vaginal bleeding of unknown origin is
present. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The ultrasound transducer is usually placed on the side of the uterus over the
baby's back, as the fetal heart is heard best there. -<Correct Answer>>True
T/F: The spiral electrode is used to more accurately determine the frequency, duration,
and intensity of uterine contractions. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The heart rate from a well-applied fetal spiral electrode can only be fetal, not
maternal. -<Correct Answer>>False
T/F: The intrauterine catheter is used to pick up the fetal heart rate. -
<Correct Answer>>False
