Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Quiz

Which of the following accurately describes the primary goal of external fetal heart rate monitoring?

What is a requirement for performing internal fetal heart rate monitoring?

Which of the following describes a normal fetal heart rate baseline?

In the context of fetal heart rate monitoring, what does tachycardia refer to?

What aspects are included in the APGAR score when assessing newborn status?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for internal fetal heart rate monitoring?

How are cord blood gases utilized in the assessment of newborns?

Which of the following is NOT a method used for external fetal heart rate monitoring?

What does an abnormal fetal heart rate baseline of bradycardia indicate?

How is an acceleration measured in fetal heart rate monitoring?

What does a visually apparent abrupt increase in fetal heart rate (FHR) above baseline indicate?

What is the primary cause of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate observed during labor?

Which intervention is appropriate if hypotonic contractions are identified during labor?

How are first stage arrest disorder and second stage arrest disorder differentiated?

What is the minimum value of Montevideo units (MVUs) indicating adequate contraction intensity for labor progression?

Which condition is indicated by hypertonic contractions during labor?

What is a common risk factor associated with uterine dystocia?

Which of the following is NOT a method for stimulating uterine activity in cases of hypotonic contractions?

In the context of intrauterine resuscitation strategies, what is the purpose of administering oxygen?

What is a defining characteristic of occiput posterior presentation?

What is a potential outcome of repeated fast contractions during labor?

Which presentation indicates that the fetal head is extended as it enters the pelvis?

What condition is characterized by the fetal spine being vertical to the maternal pelvis?

Which of the following methods is NOT used for cervical preparation during labor induction?

What is a defining feature of a Bishop Score less than 6?

Which type of breech presentation features thighs flexed alongside the body with feet close to the head?

Why is amniotomy (AROM) typically done in early labor?

Which fetal presentation involves one or more fetal extremities accompanying the presenting part?

What is required for the induction of labor (IOL) to be considered medically necessary?

Which breech presentation involves either one or both feet presenting before the buttocks?

What is the most common contraindication for epidural or spinal anesthesia?

Which action should be prioritized during the nursing management of immediate post-operative care following a cesarean birth?

What is the primary reason for needing a neutral thermal environment for a newborn?

What signifies the transition from meconium stool to transitional stool in a newborn?

Which maneuver is used to assess for congenital hip dislocation in a newborn?

What characteristic differentiates pathologic jaundice from physiologic jaundice in newborns?

What is one of the key nursing interventions for a neonate suffering from hypoglycemia?

What percentage of birth weight is considered an appropriate weight loss for an infant during the first week of life?

What is the purpose of administering a Vitamin K injection to newborns?

What role does brown adipose tissue play in newborns?

What primarily causes disseminated intravascular coagulation in pregnant individuals?

Which of the following events can trigger disseminated intravascular coagulation during labor?

What is a critical nursing action during an unscheduled cesarean birth?

Which of the following intraoperative complications is associated with cesarean birth?

What factor increases the risk of fetal acidemia during a cesarean birth?

Which action should the nurse take first once a decision for an unscheduled cesarean birth is made?

What is a key characteristic of disseminated intravascular coagulation in the context of pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the nursing management for an unscheduled cesarean section?

What underlying condition is commonly associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation during pregnancy?

What is the primary goal of the 30-minute decision to incision rule in unscheduled cesarean births?

What is a defining characteristic that distinguishes postpartum blues from postpartum depression?

Which of the following factors is crucial for predicting an infant's health and survival?

Meconium aspiration syndrome is primarily characterized by which underlying condition?

How long after birth should the ductus arteriosus typically close?

Which sign is associated with respiratory distress syndrome in neonates?

What condition is characterized by gray or dusky skin in neonates?

A common risk factor leading to breastfeeding jaundice includes which of the following?

Which of the following symptoms indicates a serious neonatal condition known as patent ductus arteriosus?

In postpartum depression, a diagnosis is made upon the presence of symptoms for at least how many weeks?

What treatment approach is recommended for breastfeeding jaundice?

Which of the following accurately describes the process of uterine involution?

What is the first type of lochia observed postpartum and when does it typically occur?

Which nursing action is recommended for managing urinary issues during the postpartum period?

What common side effect is associated with the gastrointestinal system postpartum?

What is the primary risk factor for developing postpartum hemorrhage?

What is an important nursing consideration when monitoring for postpartum depression?

Which of the following correctly identifies the nursing assessment tool used for assessing the postpartum period?

How is the Babinski reflex typically assessed in a neonate?

What is an indication of secondary postpartum hemorrhage?