Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse observes on the fetal monitor a pattern of a 15-beat increase in the fetal heart rate that lasts 15 to 20 seconds.The nurse observes on the fetal monitor a pattern of a 15-beat increase in the fetal heart rate that lasts 15 to 20 seconds. What does this pattern indicate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
FHR accelerations indicate adequate oxygenation and a reactive, healthy fetal status.