Check Your Understanding Questions
1
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What do the FHR baseline characteristics tell the nurse about fetal oxygenation?
2
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What types of decelerations are caused by cord compression?
3
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Describe the periodic changes in this monitor strip. Are they reassuring or nonreassuring?
4
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Explain how this monitor tracing shows adequate fetal oxygenation.
5
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List the advantages and disadvantages of intermittent auscultation.
6
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List the advantages and disadvantages of external FHR monitoring.
7
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List the advantages and disadvantages of internal FHR monitoring.
8
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The nurse interprets the following external EFM tracing.
How does the nurse document the summary of this tracing?
9
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Repetitive variable decelerations are noted on an FHR tracing. What condition might be the cause of this periodic change in the FHR pattern?
10
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The fetus has been diagnosed with growth restriction. What should the nurse expect regarding fetal reserve?
11
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Uterine contractions are occurring frequently. The nurse counts 7 contractions in a 10-minute period. What periodic change is expected, and what is the cause?
12
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What nursing actions does the nurse perform when a prolapsed cord is suspected?
13
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What nursing action does the nurse perform when the nurse observes a prolonged deceleration?
14
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How does the nurse determine the success of nursing actions performed to address abnormal FHR tracings?
15
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What is always the priority step in intrauterine resuscitation when oxytocin is in use?