Which of the following tests has become a widely accepted method of evaluating fetal status?
1. Contraction stress test (CST)
2. MSAFP test
3. Non-stress test (NST)
4. Nuchal translucency test
3
Explanation: 3. The non-stress test (NST) has become a widely accepted method of evaluating fetal status. This test involves using an external electronic fetal monitor to obtain a tracing of the fetal heart rate (FHR) and observation of acceleration of the FHR with fetal movement.
You might also like to view...
Hospitals are held liable for the negligence of
A) their employees acting in the scope of employment. B) the physician caring for the patients. C) temporary health professionals in the unit. D) ancillary health care workers from another agency.
The nurse is caring for a 55-year-old patient receiving metoprolol (Lopressor). What statement by the patient would lead the nurse to believe that he needs additional instruction?
A) "If I have side effects from the medication, I will contact my physician before I stop taking it." B) "I can take over-the-counter (OTC) cold medication while on metoprolol." C) "I will take the medication on an empty stomach." D) "I will report a weight gain of 2 pounds or more in 1 week."
Which of the following would be a priority nursing assessment of an 82-year-old client?
A) new onset urinary incontinence B) nocturia C) delayed urination D) decreased urine specific gravity
The nurse assesses that the patient has right sided hemiparesis following a stroke. This individual most likely had ischemia to the
A) right side of the brain B) left side of the brain C) cerebellum D) medulla oblongata