FETAL HEART MONITORING RELIAS EXAM LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Ms. Sato is an 18-year-old G1P0 who presents for an induction of labor. She is
placed on the fetal monitor with an external tocodynamometer. Which of the
following will the healthcare provider be able to assess using this method? Select
all that apply.
a. Frequency of contractions
b. Duration of contractions
c. Strength of contractions
d. Resting tone between contractions
a and b
External uterine monitoring allows for the assessment of the frequency and duration of
contractions. The relative strength of the uterine contraction and resting uterine tone
between contractions require internal contraction monitoring.
Ms. Johnson is a 29-year-old G3P2. She has been admitted for premature rupture
of membranes at 38 weeks' gestation, following an uncomplicated pregnancy. Her
medical history includes asthma with frequent use of rescue inhalers. Ms.
Johnson is at risk of interruption at which points in the maternal-fetal oxygen
pathway?
Select 2 answers.
A Maternal inhalation
b Maternal circulation
c Placenta
d Uterus
e Umbilical cord
f Fetal circulation
A Maternal inhalation
e Umbilical cord
Due to her history of asthma and loss of amniotic fluid, there is a risk of interruption in
the maternal-fetal oxygen pathway due to the potential issue with maternal inhalation
(asthma) and the potential for umbilical cord compression (decreased amniotic fluid).
She has no identified issues with makernal or fetal circulation or with her placenta or
uterus.
A new nurse is learning about electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) while being
oriented to labor and delivery. Which of the following are true regarding EFM?
Select 2 answers.
a. Since continuous fetal monitoring has been implemented, there has been a
decrease in fetal morbidity and mortality.
b. Continuous fetal monitoring is the most popular type of FHR monitoring in the
United States.
c. Wireless EFM allows freedom of movement while still continuously monitoring
the FHR.
d. AlI EFM devices are used continuously while a patient is in labor.
b. Continuous fetal monitoring is the most popular type of FHR monitoring in the United
States.
c. Wireless EFM allows freedom of movement while still continuously monitoring the
FHR.