Question

How is the assessment of the condition of foetus can be made during labour?

(a) activity of sweat glands

(b) baseline value of skin resistance

(c) by foetal heart action

(d) baseline value of breathing

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) by foetal heart action

For explanation: An assessment of the condition of the foetus can be made during labour from the foetal heart action. Simultaneously, recording beat-to-beat foetal heart rate and uterine activity provides basic information for assessing the compensatory potential of the foetal circulatory system.