Awhonn Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Questions With Correct Answers

What is the physiologic goal of top priority for Robin? {Ans: Maximize oxygenation}Following nursing interventions at the bedside, the following tracing is observed. Recheck of Olivia's cervix reveals that she is completely dilated, a +2 station and feeling pressure. The physician is notified to come to the bedside for delivery. What could Olivia's nurse do during second stage of labor to promote improved oxygenation of the fetus? {Ans: Encourage Olivia to push with every other contraction}The tracing in question 29 is which category? {Ans: Category III}Olivia delivered a baby boy vaginally soon after the end of this tracing. Apgar scores are 7/9. Cord gas results are normal. Did the fetal monitor tracing prior to delivery accurately predict the cord gas results? {Ans: Yes, the presence of moderate variability rules out metabolic acidemia}What bedside interventions are appropriate for Olivia at this time? {Ans: Position change to a lateral position and initiate a 500-mL IVFB}What extrinsic factor can you identify as a possible cause for the observed pattern? {Ans: aging placenta}What bedside interventions are important at this time? {Ans: Notify provider of vaginal bleeding, EFM tracing, and request presence at the bedside immediately}Assess the tracing: