Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Flashcards
1
Q
True or false:
Variable decels can occur in the absence of contractions on the monitor
A
True
2
Q
What is the use of terbutaline in labor?
A
It is a tocolytic.
Other tocolytics include nifiedipine and indomethacin
3
Q
IF a baby shows minimal variability and no variations for an hour, what is the next best step? Vibroacustic stimulation or Digital fetal scalp stimulation?
A
Fetal Scalp Stimulation.
4
Q
What defines moderate variability?
A
Acceleration of 15bpm for 15 sec
