Chapter 9 Flashcards
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What is the term for a nonstress test in which there are two or more fetal heart accelerations of 15 or more beats per minute (BPM) with fetal movement in a 20-minute period?
reactive stress test
The results of a contraction stress test (CST) are
positive. Which intervention is necessary based on
this result?
contact the hcp to discuss birth options for the patient
What is the purpose of initiating contractions in a contraction stress test
(CST)?
to apply a stressful stimulus tot he fetus
A pregnant woman is scheduled to undergo chorionic villus sampling (CVS) based on genetic family history.
Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be
administered?
rhogam if the patient is Rh negative
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant about
the amniocentesis procedure. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in
the teaching?
you should empty your bladder prior to the procedure
A nurse is caring for a client who is in preterm labor and
is scheduled to undergo an amniocentesis. The nurse
should evaluate which of the following tests to assess
fetal lung maturity?
lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio
which ultrasound provides a flat picture of the image?
2D
which ultrasound is capable of streaming live video images?
4D
