Author Question: The primary care provider is performing a fetal scalp stimulation test. What result would the nurse ... (Read 24 times)

jparksx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
The primary care provider is performing a fetal scalp stimulation test. What result would the nurse hope to observe? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Spontaneous fetal movement
  2. Fetal heart acceleration
  3. Increase in fetal heart variability
  4. Resolution of late decelerations
  5. Reactivity associated with the stimulation

Question 2

A nurse examining a prenatal client recognizes that a lag in progression of measurements of fundal height from week to week and month to month could signal what condition?
 
  1. Twin pregnancy
  2. Intrauterine growth restriction
  3. Hydramnios
  4. Breech position



mmj22343

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 297
Answer to Question 1

2,5
Rationale 1: There is spontaneous fetal movement at all times.
Rationale 2: The fetal heart rate should accelerate with stimulation.
Rationale 3: Stimulation should not increase variability.
Rationale 4: Stimulation is not related to decelerations.
Rationale 5: There will be some reaction with the stimulation.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. A lag in progression of measurements of fundal height from month to month could signal intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library