During a non-stress test, the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate decelerates about 15 beats during a period of fetal movement. The decelerations occur twice during the test and last 20 seconds each. What should the nurse expect the outcome of this test will be?
1. A reactive test
2. A negative test
3. An equivocal test
4. A nonreactive test
Question 2
At 32 weeks' gestation, a woman is scheduled for a second non-stress test. Which client response indicates an adequate understanding of this procedure?
1. I'll have an IV started before the test.
2. I need to have a full bladder for this test.
3. I cannot get up and walk around during the test.
4. I must avoid drinks containing caffeine for 24 hours before the test.
HEART STRUCTURE 2
Open heart surgery
Heart Model
Nurse opens sterile package
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Development of the Heart