When Using IA for FHR,nurses Should Be Aware That

question 25

Multiple Choice

When using IA for FHR,nurses should be aware that

• A) They can be expected to cover only two or three patients when IA is the primary method of fetal assessment.
• B) The best course is to use the descriptive terms associated with EFM when documenting results.
• C) If the heartbeat cannot be found immediately, a shift must be made to electronic monitoring.
• D) Ultrasound can be used to find the fetal heartbeat and reassure the mother if initial difficulty was a factor.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Cycle

The sequence of mechanical and electrical events that repeats with every heartbeat, including the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle to pump blood.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its functioning and detect abnormalities.

Voltage Difference

The measure of electric potential difference between two points in an electric circuit, prompting the flow of current.

Left Leg Electrode

An electrode placed on the left leg during procedures like electrocardiograms (ECGs) to serve as a reference or ground point in the measurement of electrical signals.