Module 5 Objectives - Second Half (Exam 2) 1

Question 1

Factors associated with accelerations of fetal heart rate

Answer 1

• Vaginal examinaions
• Uterine contractions
• Mild cord compression
• Reassuring, reflecting a responsive nonacidotic fetus that is greater than or equal to 32 week gestation

Question 2

Minimal Variability ranges and nursing responsibilities

Answer 2

Undetectable to less than or equal to 5 BPM

Question 3

Moderate Variability Ranges and Nursing Responsibilities

Answer 3

6-25 BPM

Nothing. Normal, healthy finding.

Question 4

Fetal Bradycarida

Answer 4

Less than 110 persisting for at least 10 minutes

Question 5

Fetal Tachycardia

Answer 5

Above 160 BPM persisting for at least 10 minutes

Question 6

FHR Variability

Answer 6

Flutuations in baseline FHR within a 10 minute window that cause the printed line to have an irregular rather than a smooth appearance

Question 7

Abruptio placentae

Answer 7

Partial separation of the placenta before birth

Impairs uteroplacental exchange

Question 8

Oligohydramnios

Answer 8

Less than 500mL fluid at term which is inadequate to cushion the cord

Question 9

Nadir

Answer 9

Lowest point of fetal heart rate