Comparison with contraction stress test (CST)

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Question 1:

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a contraction stress test (CST).

The nurse observes late decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) during three consecutive contractions.

How should the nurse interpret this result?

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Question 2:

A nurse is preparing a client for a nonstress test (NST).

The nurse explains that this test will measure the FHR response to:

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Question 3:

A nurse is reviewing the results of a nonstress test (NST) for a client at 38 weeks of gestation.

The nurse notes that the baseline FHR is 140 bpm with moderate variability and no decelerations.

There are two episodes of FHR accelerations of at least 15 bpm above the baseline and lasting at least 15 seconds within a 20-minute period.

How should the nurse classify this result?

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Question 4:

A nurse is comparing the advantages and disadvantages of external and internal fetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring.

Which of the following statements is true about external FHR monitoring?

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Question 5:

(Select all that apply) A nurse is educating a client about the factors that can affect fetal oxygenation during labor.

The nurse should include which of the following factors in the teaching?

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