Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1066 of 2368
During a contraction stress test, the fetal heart rate decreases immediately after each uterine contraction. How should the nurse interpret this result?
- Negative result indicating a healthy fetus and adequate placental function
- Unsatisfactory result indicating that the test must be repeated tomorrow
- Reactive result indicating normal fetal movement with heart rate accelerations
- Positive result indicating late decelerations and possible fetal hypoxia
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Correct answer: Positive result indicating late decelerations and possible fetal hypoxia
Late decelerations after contractions give a positive result and indicate fetal hypoxia.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Contraction Stress Test. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026