Question 80 · LEK · Assessment of fetal condition and development

Indicate the true statements concerning oxytocin test:

1) it is a stress test;
2) it is a biophysical test assessing the placental efficiency;
3) positive result is concluded on the basis of late decelerations present after at least half of the contractions;
4) it is the test of choice in pregnant woman with placenta praevia.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. all the above.
  2. B. 1,3,4.
  3. C. only 4.
  4. D. 1,2,3.
  5. E. only 1.
Hint

Recall how the oxytocin test provokes contractions and in which obstetric conditions that would be dangerous.

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