Chapter 02 Assessment of Fetal Growth and
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During routine visits to her obstetrician, a pregnant woman's fetal heart rate (FHR) was near 140
bpm; however, as she neared delivery, the FHR dropped to approximately 120 bpm. What course
of action should be taken?
a. She should be scheduled for a Caesarian section as soon as possible.
b. Nothing - this is a normal response.
c. Preparations should be made for the delivery of twins.
d. Labor should be induced as soon as possible. correct answersNothing - this is a normal
response
Vibroacoustic stimulation is performed on an expectant mother. What is the normal fetal
response?
a. increase in heart rate variability
b. acceleration of heart rate
c. no change in heart rate
d. deceleration of heart rate correct answersacceleration of heart rate
Which of the following is a contraindication to the performance of the contraction stress test
(CST)?
a. previous stress test
b. There are no contraindications for the CST.
c. a history of miscarriage
d. previous uterine rupture correct answersprevious uterine rupture
Fetal scalp pH was measured and the result was 7.22. This result indicates
a. a normal result
b. an inconclusive result
c. slight asphyxia
d. severe asphyxia correct answersslight asphyxia
A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 31 weeks gestation has a blood sample drawn for
measurement of human placental lactogen (HPL). The result is 3.6 µg/ml. This could indicate
a. a properly functioning fetal liver
b. a normal result
c. a neural tube defect
d. fetal compromise correct answersfetal compromise
A mother first senses fetal movement
a. between 16 and 20 weeks gestation
b. as early as 7 weeks
c. between 20 and 26 weeks gestation
d. between 28 and 34 weeks correct answersbetween 16 and 20 weeks gestation
Development(100% Guaranteed)
During routine visits to her obstetrician, a pregnant woman's fetal heart rate (FHR) was near 140
bpm; however, as she neared delivery, the FHR dropped to approximately 120 bpm. What course
of action should be taken?
a. She should be scheduled for a Caesarian section as soon as possible.
b. Nothing - this is a normal response.
c. Preparations should be made for the delivery of twins.
d. Labor should be induced as soon as possible. correct answersNothing - this is a normal
response
Vibroacoustic stimulation is performed on an expectant mother. What is the normal fetal
response?
a. increase in heart rate variability
b. acceleration of heart rate
c. no change in heart rate
d. deceleration of heart rate correct answersacceleration of heart rate
Which of the following is a contraindication to the performance of the contraction stress test
(CST)?
a. previous stress test
b. There are no contraindications for the CST.
c. a history of miscarriage
d. previous uterine rupture correct answersprevious uterine rupture
Fetal scalp pH was measured and the result was 7.22. This result indicates
a. a normal result
b. an inconclusive result
c. slight asphyxia
d. severe asphyxia correct answersslight asphyxia
A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 31 weeks gestation has a blood sample drawn for
measurement of human placental lactogen (HPL). The result is 3.6 µg/ml. This could indicate
a. a properly functioning fetal liver
b. a normal result
c. a neural tube defect
d. fetal compromise correct answersfetal compromise
A mother first senses fetal movement
a. between 16 and 20 weeks gestation
b. as early as 7 weeks
c. between 20 and 26 weeks gestation
d. between 28 and 34 weeks correct answersbetween 16 and 20 weeks gestation
