Fetal tachycardia is most common during: 1. maternal fever. ...

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Fetal tachycardia is most common during:
 
  1. maternal fever.
  2. umbilical cord prolapse.
  3. regional anesthesia.
  4. magnesium sulfate administration.

Question 2

In assisting with the two factors that have an effect on fetal status, namely, pushing and positioning, nurses should:
 
  1. encourage the woman's cooperation in avoiding the supine position.
  2. advise avoiding the semi-Fowler position.
  3. encourage the woman to hold her breath and tighten her abdominal muscles to produce a vaginal response.
  4. instruct the woman to open her mouth and close her glottis, letting air escape after the push.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Fetal tachycardia can be considered an early sign of fetal hypoxemia and can also result from maternal or fetal infection.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. These situations would most likely result in fetal bradycardia, not tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. The woman should maintain a side-lying position.
2. Incorrect. A semi-Fowler position is the recommended side-lying position with a lateral tilt to the uterus.
3. Incorrect. This is the Valsalva maneuver, which should be avoided.
4. Incorrect. Both the mouth and glottis should be open, letting air escape during the push.