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what do you use if you want to obtain a FHR by ausultation?
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doppler or fetoscope
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what is the difference between a doppler ultrasound and EFM?
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EFM provides a continous printout of FHR and the doppler does not
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when can you use a doppler?
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it can be used in low risk pregnant women only
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t/f the frequency, duration, tone and intensity of contractions can be assessed by palpation.
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true
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how do you document the peak of contraction intensity when you palpate?
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mild or 1+ (easily dented)
moderate or 2+ (can slightly indent) strong or 3+ (cannot indent the uterus) |
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how is the FHR monitored when obtaining a external EFM?
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ultrasound transducer
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contractions are measured using?
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tocodynamometer
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what can be measured using a tocodynamometer for contractions?
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relative frequency, duration and relative resting tone
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how do you measure intensity
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palpation
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how do you determine where to place the EFM?
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preform the leopolds maneuver to find the fetus's back and move the transducer until a clear signal of FHR is obtained
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