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NCC EFM EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Oxygen is transferred from mom to fetus via the placenta through? - correct answer- Passive (Simple) Diffusion
Intervillous space perfusion is dependent on? - correct answer- Adequate Uterine Blood Flow
Maternal Fetal Exchange is best promoted by which maternal position? - correct answer- Either Rt or Lt Lateral
What is transfer down the concentration gradient from higher to lower called? - correct answer- Diffusion
The most likely physical rationale for recurrent late decels after epidural is? - correct answer- Maternal Sympathetic Blockade
Which FHR pattern would be anticipated when monitoring mono-mono twins? - correct answer- Variable Decels 1 / 2
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Fetus can survive in an environment w/ a PO2 equal to adult venous blood d/t? - correct answer- increased O2 carrying capacity
Variable decels are mediated primarily by? - correct answer- baroreceptors
The sympathetic branch of the ANS influences FHR to? - correct answer- increase
the average difference in baseline FHR b/w 30 & 40 weeks is? - correct answer- 10bpm usually 5-6; 10 is closest
Fetal blood is most highly oxygenated in the? - correct answer- Ductus Venosous
An abrupt rise in fetal bp can stimulate? - correct answer- variable decels
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