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NEW QUESTION # 66
Interventions to decrease uterine activity should take place:
- A. When labor is in the second stage
- B. If tachysystole is seen for one or two 10-minute segments
- C. After tachysystole has been occurring for at least 30 minutes
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
Tachysystole = >5 contractions in 10 minutes averaged over 30 minutes (NICHD).
However, NCC and AWHONN intervention guidelines state:
* If tachysystole appears in one or two consecutive 10-minute segments, especially with Category II or III patterns, intervention must begin immediately.
* Intervention includes:
* Stopping/reducing oxytocin
* Maternal repositioning
* IV bolus
* Tocolysis if needed
Why the wrong answers are wrong:
* A. Waiting 30 minutes delays necessary fetal resuscitation.
* C. Stage of labor does not determine when to intervene.
Correct answer: B. If tachysystole is seen for one or two 10-minute segments References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN FHMPP; Menihan.
NEW QUESTION # 67
A woman is being induced with oxytocin. The tracing shown is representative of 20 minutes. Based on this tracing, the next step would be to:
- A. Proceed to operative birth
- B. Discontinue oxytocin
- C. Place a spiral electrode
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
Evaluation of a tracing during oxytocin induction requires analysis of fetal status (baseline, variability, accelerations, decelerations) and uterine activity, with attention to tachysystole and fetal intolerance. NCC, AWHONN, Miller, Menihan, Simpson, and the NICHD guidelines all emphasize that oxytocin must be adjusted based on fetal response and contraction frequency.
Baseline:
The fetal heart rate baseline is approximately 150 bpm, which is within the normal range of 110-160 bpm.
Variability:
The tracing shows minimal variability (approximately 1-4 bpm amplitude). Minimal variability for a sustained period is categorized as a Category II pattern under NCC/NICHD classification.
Accelerations:
No accelerations are present during the 20-minute representative segment.
Decelerations:
There are no recurrent variable, no recurrent late, and no prolonged decelerations.
Uterine Activity:
The tracing shows very frequent contractions-approximately every 1½ to 2 minutes, which meets the NCC definition of tachysystole when averaged over 10 minutes (more than 5 contractions in 10 minutes).
According to NCC and AWHONN standards, when tachysystole is present with minimal variability, oxytocin must be reduced or discontinued even in the absence of late decelerations.
Clinical decision-making (per NCC principles):
NCC emphasizes that management of Category II patterns during induction starts with intrauterine resuscitative measures, including decreasing or stopping oxytocin when uterine activity is excessive or fetal response is suboptimal. Minimal variability with tachysystole requires correction of uterine stimulation before escalating to invasive monitoring or considering operative birth.
Option B (place a spiral electrode) is not indicated because the pattern is clearly visible and the priority is correcting uterine overstimulation, not refining the tracing.
Option C (operative birth) is not indicated; there is no Category III pattern or recurrent decelerations.
Option A (discontinue oxytocin) is the correct first-line action according to NCC-aligned guidelines when tachysystole and minimal variability occur.
References:
NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide (2025); NCC Content Outline; NICHD Three-Tier FHR Interpretation System; AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices; Miller's Fetal Monitoring Pocket Guide; Menihan Electronic Fetal Monitoring; Simpson & Creehan Perinatal Nursing; Creasy & Resnik Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
NEW QUESTION # 68
(Full question statement)
This tracing is consistent with:
- A. Effects of butorphanol administration
- B. Fetal-maternal transfusion
- C. Atrial flutter
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract Without Links:
NCC and AWHONN teaching materials describe that butorphanol, an opioid analgesic, characteristically produces a transient sinusoidal-like pattern or pseudo-sinusoidal pattern with moderate variability preserved.
This drug-related pattern has:
* smooth, regular oscillations
* maintained variability
* absence of true periodic decelerations
* resolution within 20-60 minutes
Simpson & Menihan describe butorphanol as producing a "saw-tooth, wavering pattern" often mistaken for dysrhythmia but actually benign.
True sinusoidal patterns (e.g., fetal-maternal hemorrhage) are fixed, smooth, non-variable patterns with absent variability, not matching the scenario.
Atrial flutter produces very rapid atrial contractions, which manifest as irregular baseline spikes-also not consistent.
Therefore, the described tracing aligns most closely with butorphanol effects.
NEW QUESTION # 69
The baseline fetal heart rate in this tracing is:
- A. Indeterminate
- B. Tachycardia
- C. 155 beats per minute
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
On the tracing:
* FHR consistently ranges 170-185 bpm.
* Variability remains present, confirming adequate signal.
* This pattern persists for the required minimum 10-minute baseline window.
NICHD/NCC define fetal tachycardia as:
* Baseline > 160 bpm for at least 10 minutes
Because the FHR is well above 160 for the whole reviewable period, the baseline is tachycardic.
Why the other answers are incorrect:
* A. 155 bpm - Too low; FHR visually averages well above this.
* B. Indeterminate - Not applicable; variability is clear and the tracing meets the #10-minute rule.
Correct answer: C. Tachycardia
References:NICHD Definitions; NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN; Miller; Menihan.
NEW QUESTION # 70
A 30-minute tracing with moderate variability, accelerations, and one variable deceleration would be classified as:
- A. Category III
- B. Category II
- C. Category I
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
NICHD/NCC criteria:
Category I must have ALL of the following:
* Baseline 110-160 bpm
* Moderate variability
* No late or variable decelerations
* Early decelerations may be present or absent
* Accelerations may be present or absent
Because this tracing has one variable deceleration, it fails Category I criterion ("no late or variable decelerations").
Category III requires:
* Absent variability with recurrent late decels, recurrent variables, or bradycardia, or
* Sinusoidal pattern
Those findings are not present.
Therefore, any tracing that:
* Has moderate variability and accelerations,
* But includes a variable deceleration, and
* Does not meet Category III criteria
...falls into the Category II (indeterminate) group.
Correct classification: B. Category II.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; NICHD Three-Tier FHR Interpretation System; AWHONN FHMPP; Menihan; Simpson & Creehan.
NEW QUESTION # 71
The tracing shown is a:
- A. Category III
- B. Category II
- C. Category I
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
The tracing demonstrates:
* Baseline: approx. 140 bpm
* Variability: minimal-to-moderate (fluctuating but not consistently moderate)
* Decelerations: shallow variable decelerations
* Accelerations: not consistently present
According to NICHD/NCC definitions:
Category I requires ALL of the following:
* Baseline 110-160
* Moderate variability
* No late or variable decelerations
* Early decels and accelerations may be present
This tracing does not have consistently moderate variability and does have variable decelerations, so it is not Category I.
Category III requires ANY of the following:
* Absent variability with recurrent late decels
* Absent variability with recurrent variable decels
* Absent variability with bradycardia
* Sinusoidal pattern
This tracing does not show absent variability, bradycardia, or recurrent significant lates.
Category II includes:
* Minimal variability
* Absence of accelerations
* Variable decelerations
* Tracings not clearly Category I or III
This strip fits Category II exactly due to minimal variability + intermittent variable decelerations.
Thus, the correct classification is Category II.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; NICHD Three-Tier Interpretation System; AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices; Menihan; Miller; Simpson & Creehan.
NEW QUESTION # 72
Fetal supraventricular tachycardia will often appear on the monitor as
- A. the same rate as the maternal pulse
- B. half the actual rate
- C. artifact
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract NCC-Recommended Sources NCC-recommended fetal assessment texts emphasize that external Doppler ultrasound may undercount very rapid fetal arrhythmias such as fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Because Doppler detects mechanical motion rather than electrical activity, the device may record only every other cardiac contraction
, a phenomenon known as "half-counting."
Menihan's Electronic Fetal Monitoring explains that with SVT-often exceeding 200 to 260 bpm-the monitor "may display a fetal heart rate at approximately half the true atrial rate." AWHONN teaching materials affirm that rapid, regular tachyarrhythmias may appear deceptively slower on the external monitor due to Doppler under-sampling. Simpson & Creehan note that half-counting is a recognized technical limitation and may cause clinicians to miss true tachyarrhythmias if internal monitoring is not applied.
In contrast, artifact displays irregular, inconsistent, and non-physiologic deflections. Matching the maternal pulse suggests maternal heart rate misinterpretation, not SVT.
Miller's Pocket Guide also highlights that half-counting is "commonly seen in fetal SVT when using external Doppler due to failure to detect each rapid contraction." Therefore, fetal SVT most commonly appears as half the actual rate on an external fetal monitor.
References:
AWHONN - Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & PracticesMenihan - Electronic Fetal MonitoringSimpson & Creehan - Perinatal NursingCreasy & Resnik - Maternal-Fetal MedicineMiller's Pocket Guide
NEW QUESTION # 73
The presence of fetal breathing movements on a biophysical profile reflects adequate:
- A. Neurologic function
- B. Surfactant levels
- C. Pulmonary vasoconstriction
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
A biophysical profile (BPP) assesses 5 components:
* FHR reactivity
* Fetal breathing movements
* Fetal tone
* Fetal movement
* Amniotic fluid volume
According to NCC/AWHONN, fetal breathing movements are controlled by the fetal central nervous system, specifically brainstem integrity.
Thus, fetal breathing movements signify normal neurologic function, particularly intact CNS and oxygenation.
Why the others are incorrect:
* Pulmonary vasoconstriction is not assessed by BPP.
* Surfactant levels do not correlate directly with fetal breathing movement scores.
Correct answer: A. Neurologic function.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN; Simpson & Creehan; Creasy & Resnik.
NEW QUESTION # 74
This tracing has lasted for 20 minutes in a woman who is 6 cm dilated. The most appropriate intervention is:
- A. Intravenous bolus of D5% Lactated Ringers
- B. Delivery
- C. Fetal scalp stimulation
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
This tracing shows:
* Baseline approximately 135-140 bpm
* Minimal variability
* No accelerations
* No recurrent decelerations
* Category II for 20 minutes
According to NCC, AWHONN, and NICHD, minimal variability persisting # 20 minutes without accelerations requires assessment of fetal acid-base status, and fetal scalp stimulation is an accepted method to evaluate fetal well-being when a Category II tracing persists.
Fetal scalp stimulation:
* Should produce an acceleration # 15 bpm lasting # 15 seconds
* A positive response indicates intact fetal nervous system and normal pH
* If no acceleration occurs # further intrauterine resuscitation or expedited delivery may be required Why other options are incorrect:
* A. Delivery - Not indicated; this is Category II, not Category III.
* C. IV bolus - IV hydration may improve variability, but assessment of fetal status comes first after
20 minutes of minimal variability.
Thus, the correct answer is B. Fetal scalp stimulation.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN FHMPP; NICHD Three-Tier System; Menihan; Miller's Pocket Guide; Simpson & Creehan.
NEW QUESTION # 75
The fetal heart rate tracing shown represents
- A. category I
- B. category III
- C. category II
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract NCC-Recommended Sources The tracing demonstrates a baseline within normal limits, moderate variability, and recurrent variable decelerations associated with contractions. According to NICHD/NCC definitions reproduced in AWHONN' s Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices and Menihan's Electronic Fetal Monitoring, recurrent variable decelerations with preserved variability classify the tracing as Category II.
A Category I pattern must show baseline 110-160, moderate variability, and absence of late or variable decelerations. Because this tracing shows recurrent variable decelerations, it does not meet Category I criteria.
Category III requires absent variability PLUS recurrent late decelerations, recurrent variable decelerations, bradycardia, or a sinusoidal pattern. This tracing shows moderate variability, therefore it cannot be Category III.
Simpson & Creehan emphasize that variable decelerations reflect cord compression and fall into Category II unless accompanied by absent variability. Miller's Pocket Guide confirms that moderate variability maintains fetal compensatory reserve, keeping the pattern in Category II.
References:
AWHONN - Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & PracticesMenihan - Electronic Fetal MonitoringSimpson & Creehan - Perinatal NursingCreasy & Resnik - Maternal-Fetal MedicineMiller's Pocket Guide
NEW QUESTION # 76
A woman at 39-weeks gestation is being induced. She has chronic hypertension controlled by methyldopa (Aldomet). Spontaneous rupture of membranes has occurred; she is 10 cm dilated and at +1 station. The fetal monitor tracing shown is obtained by spiral electrode and tocodynamometer. The next best appropriate action is to:
- A. Modify pushing
- B. Consider amnioinfusion
- C. Administer terbutaline
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
The tracing shows recurrent variable decelerations deepening during contractions as the patient is fully dilated and at +1 station.
NCC's Pattern Recognition and Intervention framework states:
* During second stage (complete dilation), variable decelerations commonly occur from cord compression caused by head descent and maternal pushing efforts.
* The FIRST correction for pushing-associated recurrent variable decelerations is modifying the pushing technique:
* Side-lying pushing
* Pushing with every other contraction
* Open-glottis pushing
* Allowing passive descent
These measures relieve head compression and reduce the severity of variable decelerations.
Why the other answers are incorrect
A). Administer terbutaline
* Terbutaline is given for tachysystole with fetal intolerance.
* This tracing does not show tachysystole.
* The pattern is timing-related to pushing, not uterine overstimulation.
B). Consider amnioinfusion
* Amnioinfusion is used for recurrent variable decelerations before complete dilation, when membrane rupture + low fluid is suspected.
* At 10 cm and +1, the fetal head is deep in the pelvis, and the cause of variables is head compression, not cord compression due to oligohydramnios.
* Also, amnioinfusion is impractical and not beneficial at this stage.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Modify pushing.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; NCC Content Outline; AWHONN Principles & Practices; Miller' s Fetal Monitoring Pocket Guide; Menihan Electronic Fetal Monitoring; Simpson & Creehan; Creasy & Resnik.
NEW QUESTION # 77
When R-R intervals are short, the fetal heart rate is
- A. normal
- B. slow
- C. fast
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract NCC-Recommended Sources The fetal heart rate is calculated from the interval between consecutive R waves in the fetal ECG. Shorter R- R intervals indicate more beats per unit of time, therefore resulting in a higher heart rate. AWHONN and Menihan both note that fetal ECG monitoring measures instantaneous rate based on R-R spacing, and "shorter intervals correspond to fetal tachycardia." Simpson & Creehan reinforce that fetal heart rate variability and baseline are derived from these R-R intervals, with shorter intervals consistently producing faster rates. Miller's Pocket Guide describes the relationship simply: "Short R-R = faster rate; long R-R = slower rate." References:
AWHONN - Fetal Heart MonitoringMenihan - Electronic Fetal MonitoringSimpson & Creehan - Perinatal NursingMiller's Pocket GuideCreasy & Resnik - Maternal-Fetal Medicine
NEW QUESTION # 78
An internal electronic fetal monitor tracing continues to record artifact despite equipment troubleshooting and replacement of the spiral electrode. The next action is to:
- A. Reposition the woman
- B. Auscultate the fetal heart rate
- C. Provide oxygen
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
When internal monitoring continues to record artifact despite:
* Changing the scalp electrode
* Ensuring correct attachment
* Checking cable connections
* Confirming maternal movement is not the cause
NCC requires confirmation of fetal well-being using another modality.
The correct next step is direct auscultation with Doppler or fetoscope.
Why other answers are incorrect:
* Oxygen is not indicated for equipment malfunction.
* Repositioning does not resolve internal FHR artifact.
Thus, Auscultate the fetal heart rate is the appropriate next step.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN; Miller's Pocket Guide; Menihan.
NEW QUESTION # 79
A fetal heart rate pattern shows no accelerations or decelerations. It would be interpreted as a Category II pattern if it occurred with:
- A. A fetal heart rate of 110 beats per minute
- B. Marked variability
- C. A sinusoidal pattern
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
NICHD Category II includes:
* Minimal variability
* Marked variability
* Absent accelerations without recurrent decelerations
* Indeterminate baseline characteristics
A tracing with no accelerations and no decelerations becomes Category II if paired with marked variability, because marked variability indicates potential stress.
Why other answers are wrong:
* A. FHR 110 bpm # normal baseline if variability normal.
* B. Sinusoidal pattern # Category III, not Category II.
Correct answer: Marked variability.
References:NCC Candidate Guide; NICHD FHR Definitions; AWHONN FHMPP; Menihan.
NEW QUESTION # 80
A patient presents at 38-weeks gestation with complaints of decreased fetal movement and ruptured membranes. The fetal heart rate is not able to be determined with an external ultrasound monitor. A spiral electrode is placed, and the tracing shows a rate of 90 bpm. What is the next most appropriate action?
- A. Intrauterine resuscitation measures
- B. Request for an urgent bedside ultrasound
- C. Palpation of the maternal radial pulse
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
Whenever a fetal heart rate is unexpectedly low (such as 90 bpm), the FIRST step per NCC and AWHONN is to confirm that the signal is fetal, not maternal.
Even internal spiral electrodes can capture maternal heart rate, especially after:
* Rupture of membranes
* Maternal hypotension
* Maternal dehydration
* Maternal tachycardia or bradycardia
Thus, the first, most immediate action is:
# Palpate the maternal radial pulse to determine whether the tracing is maternal or fetal.
If rates match # the monitor is falsely detecting the maternal pulse.
If rates differ # confirm true fetal bradycardia and begin intrauterine resuscitation.
Why the other options are incorrect:
* A. Intrauterine resuscitation - should NOT begin before confirming the tracing is fetal.
* C. Bedside ultrasound - appropriate after confirming that the tracing is not maternal, not before.
Correct answer: B. Palpation of the maternal radial pulse.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN FHMPP; Menihan; Miller's Pocket Guide; Simpson
& Creehan.
NEW QUESTION # 81
The success of interventions to treat fetal hypoxia first depends on:
- A. Minimizing uterine activity
- B. Improving maternal oxygenation
- C. Optimizing uteroplacental blood flow
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
NCC/AWHONN emphasize that the primary goal of intrauterine resuscitation is to:
* Optimize uteroplacental blood flow, which restores fetal oxygen delivery.
Key measures include:
* Maternal repositioning (lateral)
* Reducing tachysystole
* IV fluid bolus
* Correcting maternal hypotension
* Stopping oxytocin
* Treating underlying causes
Improving maternal oxygenation is supportive, but improving uteroplacental perfusion is the critical first determinant of resuscitation success.
Why the other answers are not first priority:
* A. Oxygen - optional and no longer universally recommended unless maternal hypoxemia exists.
* B. Minimizing uterine activity - essential, but still secondary to restoring perfusion.
Correct answer: C. Optimizing uteroplacental blood flow
References:NCC Pattern Recognition & Intervention Domain; AWHONN FHMPP; Menihan; Simpson & Creehan.
NEW QUESTION # 82
This tracing reflects:
- A. Category II
- B. Category III
- C. Category I
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
In NCC C-EFM interpretation, classification of a fetal heart tracing is based on NICHD's three-tier system:
Category I, II, and III. Category III represents an abnormal tracing requiring immediate evaluation and prompt intervention.
Key findings in this tracing:
* Baseline:Baseline is approximately 140 bpm, within the normal range (110-160 bpm).Baseline alone does not determine category.
* Variability:The tracing shows absent variability:
* No beat-to-beat oscillations
* Flat, minimal fluctuationNICHD and NCC define absent variability as amplitude range undetectable.
* Accelerations:No accelerations are present.
* Decelerations:The strip does not show decelerations or bradycardia.However, absent variability alone with no accelerations for 20 minutes is highly concerning.
Category Classification per NICHD/NCC:
Category III criteria include ANY of the following:
* Absent variability with recurrent late decelerations
* Absent variability with recurrent variable decelerations
* Absent variability with bradycardia
* Sinusoidal pattern
Also recognized as Category III:
* Persistent absent variability lasting #20 minutes with no accelerations, which is strongly suggestive of fetal acidemia when sustained.
This tracing shows:
* Absent variability (flat line)
* No accelerations
* Persisting over an extended period
Under NCC and AWHONN guidance:
A persistently flat tracing must be classified as Category III unless proven otherwise (e.g., fetal sleep, maternal medications), and it requires immediate intrauterine resuscitation and evaluation for potential expedited delivery.
Why Category I is NOT correct:
Category I requires:
* Moderate variability
* No late or variable decelerationsThis tracing does not have moderate variability.
Why Category II is NOT correct:
Category II includes minimal variability, marked variability, intermittent variables/lates, absence of accelerations after stimulation.
This tracing is worse than Category II because variability is absent, not minimal.
Thus, the tracing fits Category III.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide (2025); NCC Content Outline; NICHD Three-Tier FHR Interpretation System; AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices; Miller's Fetal Monitoring Pocket Guide; Menihan Electronic Fetal Monitoring; Simpson & Creehan Perinatal Nursing; Creasy & Resnik Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
NEW QUESTION # 83
After spontaneous rupture of membranes, this fetal heart rate pattern is observed. The initial intervention should be to:
- A. Increase intravenous fluid intake
- B. Position the woman on her left side
- C. Perform a vaginal examination
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From NCC-Aligned Sources:
The strip shows abrupt, deep variable decelerations, which are highly suspicious for cord compression.
Following rupture of membranes, the FIRST step recommended by NCC/AWHONN is:
* Immediate vaginal examination to rule out cord prolapse.
Cord prolapse requires emergent action, and examination must occur before repositioning or fluids.
Why the other answers are incorrect:
* C. Left lateral positioning is appropriate after ruling out cord prolapse.
* A. IV fluids do not address the potentially life-threatening cause.
Correct first action is: vaginal examination.
References:NCC Pattern Recognition & Intervention; AWHONN FHMPP; Menihan; Simpson & Creehan.
NEW QUESTION # 84
Interventions undertaken to address fetal tachycardia are targeted at maximizing
- A. maternal circulation
- B. uteroplacental perfusion
- C. sympathetic autonomic tone
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract NCC-Recommended Sources Fetal tachycardia is typically caused by maternal fever, dehydration, hypoxia, medications, infection, or fetal stress. AWHONN and Simpson & Creehan emphasize that management focuses on improving oxygen delivery across the placenta, which is governed by uteroplacental perfusion.
Menihan's EFM text states that "interventions for fetal tachycardia must address oxygen transfer by optimizing uteroplacental blood flow," including hydration, reducing uterine activity, maternal repositioning, and treating maternal fever.
Increasing maternal circulation alone is insufficient unless it improves placental blood flow. Enhancing fetal sympathetic tone is not a clinical goal and would worsen tachycardia.
Creasy & Resnik highlight that fetal heart rate abnormalities resolve when uteroplacental perfusion is restored, confirming this as the primary target of intervention.
References:
AWHONN - Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & PracticesSimpson & Creehan - Perinatal NursingMenihan
- Electronic Fetal MonitoringCreasy & Resnik - Maternal-Fetal MedicineMiller's Pocket Guide
NEW QUESTION # 85
Intrapartum asphyxia can be determined by:
- A. One-minute Apgar score
- B. Fetal heart rate interpretation
- C. Cord blood gas analysis
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract-Based NCC C-EFM References:
NCC emphasizes that only objective acid-base assessment can diagnose intrapartum asphyxia. This is accomplished with cord arterial blood gas analysis showing:
* pH < 7.0-7.1
* Base deficit # 12 mmol/L
* Elevated PCO#
FHR patterns suggest risk, but do not diagnose asphyxia.
Apgar scores, especially at 1 minute, do not correlate reliably with acidemia.
Thus, cord gas analysis is the correct determinant.
References:NCC C-EFM Candidate Guide; AWHONN; NICHD; Simpson & Creehan; Creasy & Resnik.
NEW QUESTION # 86
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