AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring questions with correct answer

AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring questions
with correct answer


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


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

, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring questions
with correct answer
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


During a fetal sleep cycle, FHR variability is usually ____. - ANSWER-
-C. Minimal


Uterine tachysystole is defined as: - ANSWER--B. >5 contractions in 10
mind over 30 minutes


Maternal-fetal oxygen and nutrient transfer takes place in the: -
ANSWER--B. intervillous space


During a contraction, the tocodynamometer detects: - ANSWER--A.
Pressure created by tensing of uterine muscle


Normal fetal heart rate baseline is: - ANSWER--C. 110-160 bpm


Following birth, a fetal cord blood sample is taken. The results are:
pH: 6.95
pCO2: 86 mmHg
pO2: 4mmHg
BE: -18.6 mEq/L
These results are best interpreted as: - ANSWER--C. Mixed acidemia