Fetal Tachycardia

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Questions and Answers

What maternal condition can cause fetal tachycardia?

Hypercalcemia
Anemia (correct)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoglycemia

A maternal fever is defined as what temperature to cause tachycardia?

Greater than 100.3°F (correct)
Greater than 101.3°F
Greater than 102.3°F
Greater than 99.3°F

What is the duration that defines tachycardia?

20 minutes
10 minutes (correct)
15 minutes
5 minutes

Which of the following is a nursing action for a mother with fever?

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What should the nurse administer for maternal dehydration?

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Fetal Tachycardia

Fetal heart rate greater than 160 bpm for at least 10 minutes.

Maternal Fever & Fetal Heart Rate

Elevated body temperature in the mother that can cause fetal tachycardia.

Chorioamnionitis

Infection of the amniotic fluid, a maternal cause of fetal tachycardia.

Fetal Hypoxemia

Reduced oxygen levels in the fetus, a fetal cause of tachycardia.

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Nursing actions for fetal tachycardia

Administer antipyretics, provide O2, administer IV fluid bolus, check maternal BP

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Study Notes

Tachycardia in electronic fetal monitoring is defined as a heart rate exceeding 160 bpm for at least 10 minutes.
Elevated maternal temperature above 100.3F can cause tachycardia.
Maternal dehydration (give fluids), anxiety, anemia, and certain medications can induce tachycardia.
Fetal hypoxemia, infection, activity/stimulation, cardiac abnormalities and anemia are fetal causes of tachycardia
Nursing actions include administering antipyretics for fever, providing oxygen, administering IV fluid boluses, and monitoring maternal blood pressure.

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Fetal tachycardia is defined as a fetal heart rate exceeding 160 bpm for at least 10 minutes. Maternal factors include fever, dehydration and medications. Nursing actions include addressing maternal fever and hydration and administering oxygen.