What is the purpose of initiating contractions in a contraction stress test (CST)?
a. Increase placental blood flow.
b. Identify fetal acceleration patterns.
c. Determine the degree of fetal activity.
d. Apply a stressful stimulus to the fetus.
ANS: D
The CST involves recording the response of the fetal heart rate to stress induced by uterine contractions. The CST records the fetal response to stress. It does not increase placental blood flow. The NST looks at fetal heart accelerations with fetal movements. The NST and biophysical profiles look at fetal movements.
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