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Practice Question

Best indicator of fetal well-being

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Fetal Heart rate pattern

Rationale:

♦ A reactive fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern on non-stress testing reflects adequate oxygenation and neurologic function.

♦ Normal baseline FHR (110–160 bpm) with accelerations and variability signifies fetal well-being.

♦ Other factors (e.g., maternal weight gain) are indirect and less reliable indicators.

♦ Consistent monitoring ensures early detection of hypoxia or distress, enabling timely intervention.

♦ FHR patterns are the gold standard for assessing fetal well-being antepartum and intrapartum.

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This question is from Custom: Brathwaite Maternal/Newborn Final Nur 223 Sec 2 which contains 74 questions.

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Custom: Brathwaite Maternal/Newborn Final Nur 223 Sec 2

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Question Details
  • Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
  • Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
  • Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
  • Answer Choices: 4
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