NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification Exam 2022(100% Verified

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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 d. No change - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS b. Decreases baseline T/F: Oxygen exchange in the placenta takes place in the intervillous space. - CORRECT ANSWERS True T/F: The parasympathetic nervous system is a cardioaccelerator. - CORRECT ANSWERS False T/F: Baroreceptors are stretch receptors which respond to increases or decreases in blood pressure. - CORRECT ANS