Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1093 of 2368
Which fetal heart rate finding should the nurse promptly report to the health care provider?
- Baseline of 140 bpm with moderate variability
- A rise of 15 bpm above baseline for 20 seconds with fetal movement
- A flat or nearly flat tracing with no variability
- Baseline of 130 bpm that changes in 5 bpm increments
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Correct answer: A flat or nearly flat tracing with no variability
Absent variability is concerning and may reflect poor oxygenation. Moderate variability and accelerations are reassuring.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: ABSENT FHR VARIABILITY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026