“The test will measure how my baby’s heart rate changes when he moves.”
“The test will take at least 20 minutes, but it may take longer.”
“The test will involve placing two belts around my abdomen.”
“The test will require me to lie on my back for the duration of the test.”
The test will require me to lie on my back for the duration of the test. This statement indicates a need for further teaching because lying on the back can compress the inferior vena cava and reduce blood flow to the baby. The test can be done in a reclining chair or on an exam table with a wedge under one hip to avoid this problem.
Choice A is correct because the test will measure how the baby’s heart rate changes when he moves. In most healthy babies, the heart rate increases during movement.
Choice B is correct because the test will take at least 20 minutes, but it may take longer if the baby is not active or moving during that time period.
Choice C is correct because the test will involve placing two belts around the abdomen. One will measure the baby’s heartbeat and the other will record contractions.