Practice Question
A nurse is assisting with the monitoring of a client who is in the first stage of labor, with an external fetal monitor in place and IV fluids infusing. Which of the following factors will cause variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Umbilical cord compression.
Rationale:
🔴 Variable decelerations = abrupt changes due to cord compression
🔴 umbilical cord is most common cause.
🔴 Requires ongoing monitoring and possibly position changes.
🔴 Prompt detection prevents complications.
🔴 Cord reposition or amnioinfusion may be needed.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. "We have a neonatal unit here equipped to handle emergencies.".
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A nurse is assisting with the monitoring of a client who is in the first stage of labor, with an external fetal monitor in place and IV fluids infusing. Which of the following factors will cause variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate?
Answer Choices:
A. Fetal head compression.
B. Umbilical cord compression.
C. Maternal opioid administration.
D. Uteroplacental insufficiency.
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Answer Choices:
A. Excessive uterine enlargement.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4