NUR 148 OB Test 4 with Questions and Answers

NUR 148 OB Test 4 with Questions and Answers What's so important about monitoring the fetal heart rate(FHR) and the uterine contractions? ANSWER fetal oxygenation and pH What does FHR stand for? ANSWER fetal heart rate What is the normal rate of fetal heart rate? ANSWER 110-160 What does the fetal heart develop that indicates if the fetus is receiving adequate oxygen? ANSWER FHR patterns True or False A healthy normal fetus should respond normally without any stress during contractions. ANSWER True If the baby is not responding well to the contractions, it's a __________ problem ANSWER oxygenation Where should you listen to the fetal heartbeat? ANSWER fetus back What do you need to use with a handheld or transducer to be able to hear the babies heartbeat? ANSWER conducting gel