In which situation would it be appropriate to obtain a fetal ...

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In which situation would it be appropriate to obtain a fetal scalp blood sample to establish fetal well-being?
 
  a. The fetal heart tracing shows a persistent pattern of late decelerations with normal baseline variability.
  b. The mother has vaginal bleeding, and the baseline fetal heart rate is decreasing.
  c. The fetus has developed tachycardia related to maternal fever.
  d. The fetal heart tracing on a preterm fetus shows decreased baseline variability.

Question 2

The nurse is determining the amount of IV fluids to administer in a 24-hour period to a child who weighs 40 kg. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
 
  A) 1,000 mL
  B) 1,500 mL
  C) 1,750 mL
  D) 1,900 mL

[fatboyy09]

Answer to Question 1

A
The tracing is nonreassuring, and additional assessment is needed regarding the acid-base status of the fetus.

Answer to Question 2

D

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