While Evaluating an External Monitor Tracing of a Woman in Active

question 27

Multiple Choice

While evaluating an external monitor tracing of a woman in active labour,the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate (FHR) for five sequential contractions begins to decelerate late in the contraction,with the nadir of the decelerations occurring after the peak of the contraction.What is the nurse's priority intervention?

• A) Change the woman's position.
• B) Notify the care provider.
• C) Assist with amnioinfusion.
• D) Insert a scalp electrode.

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Definitions:

Step-down Method

A method used in accounting to allocate service department costs to production departments in stages.

Administrative Department

A unit within an organization responsible for managing and providing support services and resources to facilitate operational activities.

Custodial Department

A division or department within an organization responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of facilities.

Direct Method

A method of allocating service department costs directly to production departments without any intermediate allocation steps.