Author Question: When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate mirrors the uterine contraction, which nursing ... (Read 65 times)

xroflmao · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate mirrors the uterine contraction, which nursing action is indicated?

a. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
b. Reposition the woman.
c. Apply a fetal scalp electrode.
d. Record this reassuring pattern.

Question 2

The nurse notes that when palpating the abdomen during a contraction, it is not possible to indent the uterine wall. The intensity of this contraction would be termed

a. mild c. strong
b. slight d. moderate

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

Answer to Question 1

D
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A This is an early deceleration; it is reassuring.
B This is an early deceleration; it is reassuring.
C This is an early deceleration; it is reassuring.
D The periodic pattern described is early deceleration that is not associated with
fetal compromise and requires no intervention.

Answer to Question 2

C
During strong contractions, the fundus resists indentation by the slightly spread fingertips of the nurse. During mild contractions, the fundus can be indented. During moderate contractions, the fundus can be indented, but not as easily as with mild contractions. Also, slight is not a term used to describe uterine contractions.