Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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A pregnant woman undergoes a 40-minute nonstress test for evaluation of the fetal heart rate (FHR) and accelerations. Which of the following test results is normal (reactive)?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A reactive nonstress test requires at least two accelerations of FHR by 15 bpm for 15 seconds within 20-40 minutes. No accelerations (C) is considered normal (reactive) if other criteria are met, but typically, accelerations are expected. Options A, B, D do not meet standard reactive criteria.