ATI CAPSTONE Maternal Newborn exams 2023 complete solution

variable decels of FHR - - transitory, abrupt slowing of FHR 15/min or more below baseline for at least 15 seconds, variable in duration, intensity, and timing in relation to uterine contractions causes of variable decels of FHR – - umbilical cord prolapse - short cord - prolapsed cord - nuchal cord (around fetal neck) nursing interventions for variable decals of FHR - - reposition client from side to side or into knee-chest - discontinue oxytocin - admin oxygen by mask at 8 L/min via nonrebreather face mask - perform or assist w/ vaginal exam - assist w/ amnioinfusion if prescribed continuous internal fetal monitoring - - with scalp electrode is performed by attaching a small spiral electrode to the presenting part of fetus to monitor the FHR - wires attached to a leg plate that’s placed on the client's thigh and then attached to fetal monitor indications for continuous internal fetal monitoring - - can be used in junction with IUPC - to detect abnormal FHR patterns - accurate assessment of FHR variability - accurate measurement of uterine contraction intensity - allows greater maternal freedom of movement by tracing is not affected by fetal activity, maternal position changed, or obesity disadvantages of continuous internal fetal monitoring - - membr