Which of the following findings on fetal monitor tracing would be of most concern to the nurse?

Occasional accelerations.

Minimal or absent baseline variability.

Presence of early decelerations.

Fetal heart baseline of 160.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale
Occasional accelerations in fetal heart rate are generally reassuring, indicating fetal well-being and a positive response to movement or contractions.
Choice B rationale
Minimal or absent baseline variability is concerning because it can signal fetal hypoxia or central nervous system depression, indicating potential compromise in fetal oxygenation and well-being.
Choice C rationale
Early decelerations typically coincide with contractions and are often benign, resulting from fetal head compression that momentarily decreases heart rate but does not indicate distress.
Choice D rationale
A fetal heart baseline of 160 beats per minute is within the normal range (110-160 bpm), signifying an adequate fetal heart rate and not indicating immediate concern for the nurse.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Fetal sleep cycles cause temporary decreased variability in FHR, typically lasting 20 minutes or less. FHR baseline remains normal. Normal FHR variability is 6-25 bpm.
Choice B rationale
Head compression during contractions leads to early decelerations in FHR, not decreased variability. Early decelerations are a normal response to pressure on the fetal head.
Choice C rationale
Fetal hypoxemia causes decreased variability but usually persists for longer than 20 minutes. It indicates compromised oxygen supply, requiring immediate intervention.
Choice D rationale
Umbilical cord compression leads to variable decelerations in FHR rather than decreased variability. These decelerations vary in onset, duration, and intensity.

A. September 17, 2019. B. November 21, 2019. C. December 17, 2019. D. November 7, 2019.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Calculating from the LMP of February 14, 2019, the estimated date of birth using Naegele's rule would not fall in September.
Choice B rationale
Naegele's rule calculates EDB by adding 7 days to the LMP and then subtracting 3 months. This does not lead to a November date.
Choice C rationale
Using Naegele's rule, adding 7 days to February 14 results in February 21, 2019, then subtracting 3 months, results in November 2019.
Choice D rationale
While close, November 7 is not accurate. Naegele's rule would adjust from February 14, giving an EDB in mid to late November.

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