Author Question: What does nursing care after amniocentesis include? a. Forcing fluids by mouth b. Monitoring ... (Read 29 times)

dmcintosh · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What does nursing care after amniocentesis include?

a. Forcing fluids by mouth
b. Monitoring uterine activity
c. Placing the client in a supine position for 2 hours
d. Applying a pressure dressing to the puncture site

Question 2

What is the term for a nonstress test in which there are two or more fetal heart rate accelerations of 15 or more bpm with fetal movement in a 20-minute period?

a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Reactive
d. Nonreactive

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A risk with amniocentesis is the onset of spontaneous contractions. Hydration is important, but the woman has not been NPO, so this should not be a problem. The supine position may decrease uterine blood flow; the side-lying position is preferred. Pressure dressings are not necessary.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nonstress test (NST) is reactive (normal) when there are two or more fetal heart rate accelerations of at least 15 bpm (each with a duration of at least 15 seconds) in a 20-minute period. A positive result is not used with an NST. The contraction stress test (CST) uses positive as a result term. A negative result is not used with an NST. The CST uses negative as a result term. A nonreactive result means that the heart rate did not accelerate during fetal movement.