« previous next »

Author Question: Early decelerations are probably caused by: a. Decreased maternalfetal exchange b. Umbilical ... (Read 32 times)

nmorano1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 598
on: Jun 28, 2018
Early decelerations are probably caused by:
 
  a. Decreased maternalfetal exchange
  b. Umbilical cord occlusion
  c. Momentary increase in intracranial pressure due to head compression
  d. Compression of umbilical cord

Question 2

The nurse knows that a FHR monitor printout indicates a Category III abnormal fetal heart rate pattern when:
 
  a. Baseline variability is minimal or absent with decelerations.
  b. FHR mirrors the uterine contractions.
  c. Occasional periodic accelerations occur.
  d. Baseline variability is 6 to 25 bpm with decelerations


mjbamaung

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: c
Feedback
a. Decreased maternalfetal exchange results in late decelerations.
b. Umbilical cord occlusion results in variable deceleration or bradycardia.
c. Early decelerations are related to increased intracranial pressure due to head compression.
d. Compression of the umbilical cord results in variable decelerations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: a
Feedback
a. Minimal or absent baseline variability may be an indication of fetal hypoxia.
b. This answer describes early decelerations that are not an indication of fetal intolerance of labor.
c. Periodic accelerations are a sign of fetal well-being.
d. A baseline variability of 6 to 25 bpm is normal.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Gas exchange occurs at the alveolar capillary membrane. Gas exchange occurs at the alveolar capillary membrane.
A model of the 70S ribosome based upon early structural data A model of the 70S ribosome based upon early structural data
The early onset of spring melting and the gradual diminution of summer snowpack The early onset of spring melting and the gradual diminution of summer snowpack
Literacy Development in the Early Years: Helping Children Read and Write Literacy Development in the Early Years: Helping Children Read and Write
Type III curve. Mortality is highest early in life. Data for a desert shrub (Cleome droserifolia). Type III curve. Mortality is highest early in life. Data for a desert shrub (Cleome droserifolia).
Two early Homo skulls Two early Homo skulls
Video: Inflammation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library