During a nonstress test, the nurse notes that the fetal heart rate decelerates about 15 beats during a period of fetal movement. The decelerations occur twice during the test and last 20 seconds each
The nurse realizes these results will be interpreted as:
1. A negative test.
2. A reactive test.
3. A non-reactive test.
4. An equivocal test
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Nonstress tests are scored as either reactive or non-reactive.
Rationale 2: A reactive stress test has the expected results of an increase in heart rate of 15 beats per minute for 15 seconds or more.
Rationale 3: In a non-reactive stress test, the reactivity criteria are not met. Since this patient experienced a deceleration during the test, this is considered non-reactive.
Rationale 4: Nonstress tests are scored as either reactive or non-reactive.
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