FHT Quiz 15

Fetal Tracing Quiz

1. What is the baseline of the FHT?
Correct. The baseline is difficult to see here because of the arrythmia, either PACs or PVCs, shown on an internal fetal scalp electrode.
Incorrect. The baseline is difficult to see here because of the arrythmia, either PACs or PVCs, shown on an internal fetal scalp electrode. To review baseline heart rate go to, Baseline.
2. Describe the variability.
Correct. Moderate variability is considered normal in a term fetus.
Incorrect. The answer is moderate. To review variability go to, Baseline Variability.
3. Are there accelerations present?
Correct. With at least two accelerations within 20 minutes and no other non-reassuring features, the strip is considered reactive.
Incorrect. Not only are accelerations present, but since there are at least two accelerations within 20 minutes and no other non-reassuring features, the strip is considered reactive. Click here to review.
4. Are there decelerations present?
Correct. There are no decelerations.
Incorrect. There are no decelerations present. Click here to review early decelerations, late decelerations, and variable decelerations.
5. Are contractions present?
Correct. Her contractions are every 3-4 minutes.
Incorrect. Her contractions are regular and every 3-4 minutes. Click here to review contractions.
6. Is this FHT reassuring?
Correct. It is reassuring and reactive in spite of the fetal arrythmia.
Incorrect. It is reassuring and reactive in spite of the fetal arrythmia.

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