Author Question: Compared with contraction stress test (CST), nonstress test (NST) for antepartum fetal assessment: ... (Read 154 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Compared with contraction stress test (CST), nonstress test (NST) for antepartum fetal assessment:

a. Has no known contraindications.
b. Has fewer false-positive results.
c. Is more sensitive in detecting fetal compromise.
d. Is slightly more expensive.

Question 2

The nurse providing care for the antepartum woman should understand that contraction stress test (CST):

a. Sometimes uses vibroacoustic stimulation.
b. Is an invasive test; however, contractions are stimulated.
c. Is considered negative if no late decelerations are observed with the contractions.
d. Is more effective than nonstress test (NST) if the membranes have already been ruptured.

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
CST has several contraindications. NST has a high rate of false-positive results, is less sensitive than the CST, and is relatively inexpensive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
No late decelerations is good news. Vibroacoustic stimulation is sometimes used with NST. CST is invasive if stimulation is by intravenous oxytocin but not if by nipple stimulation and is contraindicated if the membranes have ruptured.