Assessment of Fetal Well-Being: Reviewing Results of Nonstress Test (Active Learning Template - Diagnostic Procedure, RM MN RN 10.0 Chp 6)
a- The NST is interpreted as reactive if the FHR is a normal baseline rate with moderate variability, accelerates at least 15/min (10/min prior to 32 weeks) for at least 15 seconds (10 seconds prior to 32 weeks) and occurs two or more times during a 20-min period.
b- Nonreactive NST is a test that does not demonstrate at least two qualifying accelerations in a 20-min window. If this is so, a further assessment, such as a contraction stress test (CST) or BPP, is indicated
c- The client pushes a button attached to the monitor whenever she feels a fetal movement, which is then noted on the tracing. This allows a nurse to assess the FHR in relationship to the fetal movement
