NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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 its heart rate. c. Increases cardiac output by increasing fetal movement. Correct Answer b. Increases cardiac output by increasing its 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 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 cardio accelerator. Correct Answer False 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