Which method of assessing the fetal heart rate requires the use of a gel?
a. Fetoscope
b. Tocodynamometer
c. Doppler
d. Scalp electrode
C
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A The fetoscope does not require the use of gel because ultrasonic transmission is
not used.
B Tocodynamometer does not require the use of gel. This device monitors uterine
contractions.
C Doppler is the only listed method involving ultrasonic transmission of fetal heart
rates; it requires use of a gel.
D The scalp electrode is attached to the fetal scalp; gel is not necessary.
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