2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is explaining a nonstress test to a pregnant client. The nurse explains that the results are nonreactive if which finding is noted on the electronic monitoring recording strip?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nonstress test evaluates fetal well-being by monitoring heart rate patterns. The absence of accelerations after fetal movement indicates a nonreactive result, as it suggests the fetus is not responding adequately to stimuli, which can be concerning.
Option A describes a reactive test result, where two heart accelerations are present, indicating healthy fetal activity. Option B also indicates a lack of movement but does not align with the typical definition of reactivity, as accelerations should correlate with fetal movements. Option C describes a healthy response to movement, showing normal fetal reactivity. Thus, only the absence of accelerations following movement signifies a nonreactive result.