Types of FHR Decelerations
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What is the purpose of using a toco in monitoring?

  • Assessing fetal blood sampling
  • Monitoring contraction pattern (correct)
  • Evaluating FHR acceleration
  • Assisting with internal monitors
  • When would a non-stress test typically be performed?

  • During active labor
  • At 16 weeks gestation
  • Around 28 weeks gestation (correct)
  • After delivery
  • What would a woman undergoing a non-stress test be asked to do?

  • Read a book during the procedure
  • Push the button every time she feels fetal movement (correct)
  • Walk around for 20 minutes
  • Perform breathing exercises
  • What is an indication for a non-stress test?

    <p>Fetal movement decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the nursing interventions for non-reassuring FHR?

    <p>Monitor maternal blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of early decelerations?

    <p>Gradual decrease and return to baseline FHR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of variable decelerations?

    <p>Compression of umbilical cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Late decelerations usually occur when:

    <p>After the contraction has ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are elements of the fetal heart rate pattern monitored during labor?

    <p>Through a continuous printout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of deceleration is referred to as a 'mirror image' of a contraction?

    <p>Early decelerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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