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Late decelerations of fetal heart rate, or decreases in fetal heart rate that do not immediately follow the onset of contractions, are most indicative of which of the following?

BONUS: How should the therapist interpret an amniotic fluid index of 5 cm?

There is an increased risk of preterm labor with which of the following conditions: I. genital infections II. primigravida mother of 25 years with prenatal care III. fibroid tumors IV. partially blocked uterine neck with the placenta

Which of the following maternal factors is/are related to the health of the fetus and the outcomes of pregnancy?I. maternal ageII. prior maternal diseaseIII. maternal drug useIV. previous birth history

Which fetal shunt(s) moves 50% of the blood to the liver and the other 50% of the blood to the inferior vena cava?I. ductus arteriosusII. ductus venosusIII. foramen ovale

A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with pre-gestational diabetes. Which of the following are potential fetal risk factors the therapist should be aware at the time of delivery? I. DKA II. microcephally III. retinopathy of prematurity IV. possible preeclampsia V. death in the 3rd trimester

Identify the fetal presentation.

The normal Lecithin to Sphingomyelin ratio (L:S ratio) is:

The fetal heart is monitored for rate and pattern via the mothers abdomen. When a heart rate less than 100 bpm is persistent and without variability what should the RT recommend?

A pregnant woman is coming in for an early prenatal evaluation and wants to know if she can listen to the baby’s heartbeat. How early can the fetal heartbeat be detected?