Author Question: What contraction duration and interval does the nurse recognize could result in fetal compromise? ... (Read 66 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What contraction duration and interval does the nurse recognize could result in fetal compromise?

a. Duration shorter than 30 seconds, interval longer than 75 seconds
b. Duration shorter than 90 seconds, interval longer than 120 seconds
c. Duration longer than 90 seconds, interval shorter than 60 seconds
d. Duration longer than 60 seconds, interval shorter than 90 seconds

Question 2

A(n) ___________________ ______________ consists of a group of five fetal assessments: fetal heart rate and reactivity (the NST), fetal breathing movements, fetal body movements, fetal tone (closure of the hand), and volume of amniotic fluid.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Persistent contraction durations longer than 90 seconds or contraction intervals less than 60 seconds may reduce fetal oxygen supply.

Answer to Question 2

biophysical profile

A biophysical profile consists of a group of five fetal assessments: fetal heart rate and reactivity (the NST), fetal breathing movements, fetal body movements, fetal tone (closure of the hand), and volume of amniotic fluid.