NCC Fetal Monitoring Exam Bundle Graded A+

normal fetal heart rate range - Answer-110-160 what could it mean if FHR is high - Answer-infection, low o2, young what could it mean if FHR is low - Answer-post date pregnancy what is the number one way to know a babies age - Answer-sonogram what do you do if theres low amniotic fluid, ...

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 - Answer-C. Timjng in relation to ctx The underlying cause of early decelerations is decreas...

1. The nurse sees a pattern on the fetal monitor that looks similar to early decelerations, but the deceleration begins near the acme of the contraction and continues well beyond the end of the contraction. Which nursing action indicates the proper evaluation of this situation? a. Continue to monit...

Which assessments of uterine activity are obtained by the nurse when the client has an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) placed? Select all that apply. A. Frequency B. Intensity C. Duration D. Fetal heart rate (FHR) E. Resting tone - Answer-A. Frequency B. Intensity C. Duration E. Restin...

The nurse performs Leopold's maneuvers on a patient prior to auscultating the FHR with a handheld doppler. The nurse palpates the fetal head at the fundus and the presenting part is not engaged. Where would the nurse position the doppler to evaluate the FHR? 1. Upper fundal area 2. Right...

A nurse in the labor and delivery unit is assisting with the care of a client in labor and applies an external fetal monitor and Tocotransducer. The FHR is around 140/min, contractions are occurring every eight minutes and 30 to 40 seconds induration. The RN performs a vaginal exam and finds the cer...

Causes of fetal heart rate (FHR) changes not related directly to fetal oxygenation can include fetal sleep cycles, extreme prematurity, and maternal conditions such as: a. fever and infection b. medication and positioning c. substance abuse and fever - Answer-a. fever and infection are mater...

1. A woman in the first stage of labor is to have a direct fetal scalp electrode placed. The fetal presenting part is not engaged but membranes have been ruptured. Placement of the fetal scalp electrode increases the risk of a. cord prolapse b. prolonged labor c neonatal hematoma - Answer-a ...

Normal arterial blood pH - Answer-> 7.10 Normal arterial blood pH mean value range - Answer-7.2-7.29 Metabolic Acidemia pH - Answer-< 7.10 Respiratory Acidemia pH - Answer-< 7.10 Normal arterial blood PO2 - Answer-> 20 Normal arterial blood PO2 mean value range - Answer-15...

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

Preferential streaming/Shunting - Answer-fetal circulation pattern that allow more oxygenated blood to get to the vital organs or fetus during the time of hypoxemia. Shunts are: ductus venosis, ductus arterioles, foramen ovale Systemic Vascular Resistance - Answer-constriction of vessels in the...

Surgical infection - Answer-An infection occurring within 30 days of medical procedure (CDC) Incidence of abdominal incision infections following cesarean birth - Answer-3-15% (average 5%) With antibiotic prophylaxis, the incidence of abdominal incision infections following c/s - Answer-2% or ...

Sally is a G4 P3 at 35 weeks' gestation. She has a BMI of 32. This puts her which category? A. Normal weight B. Obese, Class I c. Obese, Class 2 D. Overweight - Answer-B Rationale: Obese Class I is a BMI between 30 and 34.9. Doppler technology used by the US transducer in fetal monitor...