PACKAGE DEAL OF NCC EFM EXAM 2023/2024

Content on exam - ANSWERS-Pattern recognition & intervention: 70% -Physiology: 11% -Fetal assessment methods: 9% -EFM equipment: 5% -Professional issues: 5% Pattern recognition & intervention - ANSWERS-FHR baseline -FHR variability -FHR accelerations -FHR decelerations -Normal uterine...

Uterine contractions are quantified as - ANSWERSthe number of contractions present in a 10 min window Normal frequency of uterine contractions - ANSWERS≤5 contractions in 10 min, averaged over a 30 min window Tachysystole is - ANSWERS>5 contractions in 10 min, averaged over a 30 min windo...

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 - ANSWERSe. All of the above Stimulating the vagus nerve typically produces: a. A decrease in the heart rate b. An increase in the hea...

Ductus venosus connects ______ to ______? - ANSWERS Umb. vein to IVC Foramen ovale connects _______to______? - ANSWERS R. atrium to L. atrium Ductus arteriosus connects _______ to _______? - ANSWERS Pulm. artery to aorta Normal rate - ANSWERS 110 to 160 BPM Average baseline rate at 15wks...

In comparing early and late decelerations, a distinguishing factor between the two is A. Onset time to the nadir of the deceleration B. The # of decels that occur C. Timing in relation to contractions - ANSWERS C. Timjng in relation to ctx The underlying cause of early decelerations is decrea...

Causes of uteroplacental perfusion decrease: - ANSWERS • HTN • Pregnancy • DM • Hypotension • Excessive uterine contractions (hypertonus) • Decreased surface area, edema, degenerative calcifications, infarcts, infection FHR reflects fetal oxygenation from which extrinsic factors:...

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 - ANSWERSe. All of the above How does the fetus compensate for decreased maternal circulating volume? a. Increases cardiac output by incre...

Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? ANSWERS - Passive (Simple) Diffusion Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? ANSWERS - Adequate Uterine Blood Flow Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? ANSWERS - Either Rt or Lt Lateral W...

Non Stress Test Assesses the oxygenation of the fetus; need two accels within 20 mins. 40 minutes max Reactive NST: Follow up Time Frame Follow up in 1 week Non Reactive NST: Follow up Time Frame Must have a BPP or CST Contraction Stress Test (CST) Need 3 contractions within a 10 minute window to...