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Select the four criteria below that would indicate a category 3 fetal monitor strip.

Tachysystole

Tachycardia with minimal variability

Late decelerations with absent variability

Sinusoidal Pattern

Absent variability with no periodic changes

Bradycardia with absent variability

Late decelerations with moderate variability

Variable decelerations with absent variability

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D,F

A. Tachysystole refers to excessive uterine contractions, which can cause fetal distress and indicates a category 3 strip.

B. Tachycardia with minimal variability does not qualify as a category 3 pattern; it is concerning but not as severe as category 3.

C. Late decelerations with absent variability are highly concerning for fetal compromise, making the strip category 3.

D. A sinusoidal pattern indicates severe fetal distress and categorizes the strip as category 3.

E. Absent variability with no periodic changes may suggest a non-reassuring pattern but is not categorized as a category 3 strip unless other signs of fetal distress are present.

F. Bradycardia with absent variability is another critical pattern, indicating poor fetal oxygenation and requiring intervention, categorizing it as a category 3 strip.

G. Late decelerations with moderate variability indicate a category 2 strip, not category 3.

H. Variable decelerations with absent variability can be concerning, but it doesn't automatically classify as category 3 without further complications.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The high blood volume and Wharton's jelly content in the umbilical cord help protect it from compression.

B. The umbilical cord normally contains two arteries and one vein. A statement suggesting two veins is incorrect and indicates a need for additional teaching.

C. The fetal heart starts to beat around 4 weeks of gestation.

D. A Doppler can detect fetal heartbeats as early as 8-12 weeks.

A. BP 94/60 B. P 132 C. UCs are q 10 minutes D. FHR is category 1

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A blood pressure of 94/60 is low but not typically a contraindication for Terbutaline administration.

B. A pulse of 132 is high and could be a sign of tachycardia, which is a known side effect of Terbutaline, potentially making the use of this medication unsafe.

C. Uterine contractions (UCs) every 10 minutes do not indicate any immediate concern or contraindication for Terbutaline.

D. A category 1 FHR is reassuring and would not contraindicate the use of Terbutaline.

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