NCLEX-CGFNS: Contraction Stress Test

CONTRACTION STRESS TEST
(OXYTOCIN CHALLENGE TEST)

• Contraction stress test is done to detect uteroplacental insufficiency and risk of pregnancies
• Negative result: NORMAL, means there is no abnormal fetal heart rate decelerations with all contractions
• Positive result: ABNORMAL, means there is abnormal fetal heart rate decelerations will all contractions
• Deceleration is slowing of fetal heart rate below 120 bpm