In this question an excessive fetal activity and fetal tachycardia indicates fetal hypoxia.
Fetal hypoxia happens when the fetus does not receive a sufficient amount of oxygen in the womb. Thid situation is life threatening to the fetus and should be given prompt attention by the doctor or ob gyne. Fetal hypoxia is present when the following signs are present like having increased heart rate and fetal tachycardia.
A 22-year-old male was punched in the abdomen several times. You find him lying on his left side with his knees drawn up. He is conscious and alert and complains of increased pain and nausea when he tries to straighten his legs. His blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 110 beats/min and strong, and his respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. In addition to administering high-flow oxygen, you should:
- transport him in the position in which you found him.
They are part of an organ system
Mnemonic Device for Human Body Systems
Sweaty (Skeletal: bones)
Monkeys (Muscular: muscles)
Chase (Circulatory: veins, heart, arteries, blood, etc.)
Red (Respiratory: lungs, breathing)
Ducks (Digestive: food, digestion, chewing, intestines)
Every (Excretory: bodily wastes, urination, defecation)
New Year's (Nervous: brain, nerves)
Eve (Endocrine: hormones, glands)
