Week 3 BSN 346 Sherpath Final Exam
Questions with Correct Verified
Solutions 2025\2026 Update.
1. Place the steps in the order in which they would be applied to perform Leopold maneuvers.
Palpate for the fetal back.
Palpate the suprapubic area to confirm presentation.
Determine if head is flexed (vertex) or extended (face).
Palpate the uterine fundus. - Answer Palpate the uterine fundus.
Palpate for the fetal back.
Palpate the suprapubic area to confirm presentation.
Determine if head is flexed (vertex) or extended (face).
2. Which clinical conditions must be met before placing a fetal scalp monitor?
Select all that apply.
Patient should not be in labor
Absence of fetal scalp hair
Cervix should be at least 2 cm dilated
The patient's membranes must be ruptured
High fetal presentation - Answer Cervix should be at least 2 cm dilated
The patient's membranes must be ruptured
3. Which maternal or fetal condition might require an amnioinfusion?
The mother has polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid).
The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 140 beats/min.
The patient's blood pressure has dropped.
The fetus has experienced umbilical cord compression. - Answer The fetus has experienced
umbilical cord compression.
, "Don't be nervous; everything will be fine!"
"The catheter attaches only to the outer layer of skin on the baby's head."
"This is the equipment needed for high-risk pregnancies." - Answer "The catheter is placed in
the uterus next to the baby."
5. Match the fetal surveillance method to its corresponding advantage.
Accurate measurement of fetal heart rate
Accurate measurement of uterine contractions, including intensity
Noninvasive and suitable for most patients in labor - Answer Accurate measurement of fetal
heart rate---Fetal scalp electrode
Accurate measurement of uterine contractions, including intensity---Intrauterine pressure
catheter
Noninvasive and suitable for most patients in labor---External electronic fetal monitoring
6. Which are the advantages of external electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)?
Select all that apply.
Suitable for most patients in labor
Visualization of heart rate pattern
Allows measurement of contraction intensity
Uninterrupted by fetal or patient movement
Allows mobility if connected to mobile unit - Answer Suitable for most patients in labor
Visualization of heart rate pattern
Allows mobility if connected to mobile unit
1. Which qualities are considered normal when assessing fetal heart rate (FHR)?
Select all that apply.
FHR variability of <5 beats/min
Baseline FHRof 140 beats/min
FHR variability of 20 beats/min
Questions with Correct Verified
Solutions 2025\2026 Update.
1. Place the steps in the order in which they would be applied to perform Leopold maneuvers.
Palpate for the fetal back.
Palpate the suprapubic area to confirm presentation.
Determine if head is flexed (vertex) or extended (face).
Palpate the uterine fundus. - Answer Palpate the uterine fundus.
Palpate for the fetal back.
Palpate the suprapubic area to confirm presentation.
Determine if head is flexed (vertex) or extended (face).
2. Which clinical conditions must be met before placing a fetal scalp monitor?
Select all that apply.
Patient should not be in labor
Absence of fetal scalp hair
Cervix should be at least 2 cm dilated
The patient's membranes must be ruptured
High fetal presentation - Answer Cervix should be at least 2 cm dilated
The patient's membranes must be ruptured
3. Which maternal or fetal condition might require an amnioinfusion?
The mother has polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid).
The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 140 beats/min.
The patient's blood pressure has dropped.
The fetus has experienced umbilical cord compression. - Answer The fetus has experienced
umbilical cord compression.
, "Don't be nervous; everything will be fine!"
"The catheter attaches only to the outer layer of skin on the baby's head."
"This is the equipment needed for high-risk pregnancies." - Answer "The catheter is placed in
the uterus next to the baby."
5. Match the fetal surveillance method to its corresponding advantage.
Accurate measurement of fetal heart rate
Accurate measurement of uterine contractions, including intensity
Noninvasive and suitable for most patients in labor - Answer Accurate measurement of fetal
heart rate---Fetal scalp electrode
Accurate measurement of uterine contractions, including intensity---Intrauterine pressure
catheter
Noninvasive and suitable for most patients in labor---External electronic fetal monitoring
6. Which are the advantages of external electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)?
Select all that apply.
Suitable for most patients in labor
Visualization of heart rate pattern
Allows measurement of contraction intensity
Uninterrupted by fetal or patient movement
Allows mobility if connected to mobile unit - Answer Suitable for most patients in labor
Visualization of heart rate pattern
Allows mobility if connected to mobile unit
1. Which qualities are considered normal when assessing fetal heart rate (FHR)?
Select all that apply.
FHR variability of <5 beats/min
Baseline FHRof 140 beats/min
FHR variability of 20 beats/min
