Practice Question
A nurse is observing the electronic fetal heart rate monitor tracing for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in labor. The nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns?
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Correct Answer:
Variable decelerations
Rationale:
🔻Variable decelerations on the fetal monitor are associated with umbilical cord compression.
🔻These appear as abrupt decreases in fetal heart rate of varying duration and intensity, not tied to contractions.
🔻Umbilical cord compression compromises oxygen and blood flow, posing risks of fetal hypoxia and distress.
🔻Nursing interventions may include repositioning the mother, administering oxygen, or amnioinfusion if ordered.
🔻Prompt recognition and response are essential to prevent adverse neonatal outcomes.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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