ATI RN
ATI OB Obstetrics RN 300 Exam Questions
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A nurse is observing the electronic fetal heart rate monitor tracing for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in labor.
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The nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Variable decelerations. This pattern indicates umbilical cord compression, leading to decreased oxygen supply to the fetus. Late decelerations (choice
A) are associated with uteroplacental insufficiency. Accelerations (choice
B) are reassuring and indicate fetal well-being. Early decelerations (choice
D) are typically caused by head compression during contractions and are considered benign.
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