Question

The instrument which carries out a continuous and simultaneous recording of the instantaneous foetal heart rate and labour activity is called _________

(a) Ergometer

(b) Cardiotocograph

(c) Cardiotocometer

(d) Cardiotonometer

This question was addressed to me in unit test.

I want to ask this question from Pulmonary Function Analysers in portion Pulmonary Function Analysers of Biomedical Instrumentation

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Cardiotocograph

To explain I would say: Cardiotocography (CTG) is a technical means of recording the fetal heartbeat and the uterine contractions during pregnancy. The machine used to perform the monitoring is called a cardiotocograph, more commonly known as an electronic fetal monitor(EFM).