The fetal heart rate baseline increases 15 beats per minute after vibroacoustic stimulation. The best interpretation of this is that the fetus is showing
a. A reassuring response
b. Progressive acidosis
c. Parasympathetic stimulation
d. A worsening hypoxia
A
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A The fetus with adequate reserve for the stress of labor will usually respond to
vibroacoustic stimulation with a temporary increase in the fetal heart rate (FHR)
over baseline of 15 bpm for 15 seconds or more.
B An increase in the FHR after stimulation is reassuring.
C An increase in the FHR after stimulation is a reassuring pattern and does not
indicate problems with the parasympathetic nervous system.
D An increase in the FHR with stimulation does not indicate hypoxia.
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