AWHONN_INTERMEDIATE_FETAL_MONITORING_EXAMS_COMPREHENSIVE_TEST_PAPER.pdf

AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FETAL MONITORING
EXAMS COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

◉ what could it mean if FHR is high. Answer: infection, low o2,
young


◉ what could it mean if FHR is low. Answer: post date pregnancy


◉ what is the number one way to know a babies age. Answer:
sonogram


◉ what do you do if theres low amniotic fluid, variable decels.
Answer: amnioinfusion


◉ if baby is stressed, the baby will divert the blood flow to the brain,
heart, and adrenals. this organ won't get good blood flow which will
lead to what?. Answer: kidneys, low urine output, low amniotic fluid


◉ what category tracing is absent variability without decels.
Answer: 2


◉ what category tracing is absent variability with decels. Answer: 3

, ◉ influences on fetal heart patterns that are outside the fetus.
Answer: extrinsic


◉ what type of influences are associated with maternal-fetal
exchange:
-placenta
-maternal utero placental circulation
-fetal placental circulation
-placental transfer
-uterine blood flow
-umbilical cord
-amniotic fluid. Answer: extrinsic


◉ ALL transfer takes place here. Answer: intervillous space


◉ all babies have this with uterine contraction but it's worse with a
problematic placenta. Answer: transient hypoxemia


◉ when is the only time you give an amnioinfusion. Answer: cord
compression