A reactive cardiotocograph (CTG) is when there is:

a. one acceleration exceeding 10 b.p.m., sustained for at least 10 seconds in a 15-minute period.
b. two accelerations exceeding 10 b.p.m., sustained for at least 10 seconds in a 20-minute period.
c. two accelerations exceeding 15 b.p.m., sustained for at least 15 seconds in a 20-minute period.
d. one acceleration exceeding 15 b.p.m., sustained for at least 15 seconds in a 15-minute period.


ANS: C

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