Author Question: The fetal heart rate baseline increases 20 beats/minute after vibroacoustic stimulation. The best ... (Read 31 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The fetal heart rate baseline increases 20 beats/minute after vibroacoustic stimulation. The best interpretation of this is that the fetus is showing:

a. A reassuring response.
b. Progressive acidosis.
c. Parasympathetic stimulation.
d. A worsening hypoxia.

Question 2

The student nurse is learning about the effects of heat and cold when used in a pain management plan. Which of the following accurately describes one of these effects?

A) Cold results in vasodilation.
B) Cold alters capillary permeability.
C) Heat results in vasoconstriction.
D) Heat decreases blood flow to the area.

Harbringer · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The fetus with adequate reserve for the stress of labor will usually respond to vibroacoustic stimulation with a temporary increase in the fetal heart rate (FHR) baseline.
An increase in the FHR after stimulation is reassuring.
An increase in the FHR after stimulation is a reassuring pattern and does not indicate prob-lems with the parasympathetic nervous system.
An increase in the FHR with stimulation does not indicate hypoxia.

Answer to Question 2

B