Ch 17 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
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NCC Fetal Monitoring
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NCC Fetal Monitoring
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 moni...
Ch 17 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
Exam Questions with Complete
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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 monitor these early decelerations, which occur as the fetal head is
compressed during a contraction.
b. This deceleration pattern is associated with uteroplacental insufficiency, so the nurse
acts quickly to improve placental blood flow and fetal oxygen supply.
c. This pattern reflects variable decelerations. No interventions are necessary at this
time.
d. Document this reassuring fetal heart rate pattern, but decrease the rate of the
intravenous fluid. - Answer-ANS: B
Feedback
A These are late decelerations, not early; therefore interventions are necessary.
B This is a description of a late deceleration. Oxygen should be given via snug
facemask. Position the woman on her left side to increase placental blood flow.
C Variable decelerations are caused by cord compression. A vaginal examination
should be performed to identify this potential emergency.
D This is not a reassuring pattern, so the intravenous rate should be increased to
increase the mother's blood volume.
2. Which maternal condition is considered a contraindication for the application of
internal monitoring devices?
a. Unruptured membranes
b. Cervix is dilated to 4 cm
c. External monitors are currently being used
d. Fetus has a known heart defect - Answer-ANS: A
Feedback
A To apply internal monitoring devices, the membranes must be ruptured.
B Cervical dilation of 4 cm permits the insertion of fetal scalp electrodes and intrauterine
catheter.
C The external monitor can be discontinued after the internal ones are applied.
D A compromised fetus should be monitored with the most accurate monitoring devices.
3. Which method of assessing the fetal heart rate requires the use of a gel?
a. Fetoscope
b. Tocodynamometer
c. Doppler
d. Scalp electrode - Answer-ANS: C
, Feedback
A The fetoscope does not require the use of gel because ultrasonic transmission is not
used.
B Tocodynamometer does not require the use of gel. This device monitors uterine
contractions.
C Doppler is the only listed method involving ultrasonic transmission of fetal heart rates;
it requires use of a gel.
D The scalp electrode is attached to the fetal scalp; gel is not necessary.
4. How does the available staff influence the selection of either continuous electronic or
intermittent auscultation as the fetal-monitoring method?
a. There must be a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio regardless of the method used.
b. Staffing patterns do not influence fetal monitoring choices.
c. Use of intermittent auscultation requires a lower nurse-to-patient ratio.
d. More nurses are needed when electronic fetal monitoring is used because of
increased medical interventions. - Answer-ANS: C
Feedback
A A one-to-one ratio is needed during the second stage of labor or if a high-risk
condition exists, regardless of the monitoring method used.
B Staffing patterns do plan a role in maintaining safe monitoring practice of the labor
patient.
C Intermittent auscultation is more staff-intensive.
D Less nursing time is needed with electronic monitoring, giving the nurse more time for
teaching and supporting the laboring woman.
5. The nurse knows that proper placement of the tocotransducer for electronic fetal
monitoring is
a. Over the uterine fundus
b. On the fetal scalp
c. Inside uterus
d. Over the mother's lower abdomen - Answer-ANS: A
Feedback
A The tocotransducer monitors uterine activity and should be placed over the fundus,
where the most intensive uterine contractions occur.
B The tocotransducer monitors uterine contractions.
C The tocotransducer is for external use.
D The most intensive uterine contractions occur at the fundus; this is the best
placement area.
6. Perinatal nurses are legally responsible for
a. Correctly interpreting FHR patterns, initiating appropriate nursing interventions, and
documenting the outcomes
b. Greeting the patient on arrival, assessing her, and starting an IV line
c. Applying the external fetal monitor and notifying the care provider
d. Making sure the woman is comfortable - Answer-ANS: A
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