Question

A woman in active labour shows a prolonged deceleration of the fetal heart rate lasting over 3 minutes. Which is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Prepare for emergency Caesarean section

Answer

Apply fetal scalp electrode

Answer

Perform a fetal blood sampling

Answer

Encourage maternal pushing

Answer

Administer IV fluids and tocolytics

Practice question

A woman in active labour shows a prolonged deceleration of the fetal heart rate lasting over 3 minutes. Which is the most appropriate immediate action?