Question

A regular check on the unborn baby of a lady towards the end of her pregnancy showed a heart rate of 80 beats per minute. What would the doctor infer about the baby’s heart condition from this?

(a) Normal heart rate

(b) Faster heart rate

(c) Slower heart rate

(d) Defective brain function

Answer 1

Answer is : (c) Slower heart rate

A normal Foetal Heart Rate (FHR) usually ranges from 120 - 160 beats per minute. It is measurable sonographically. Therefore in this case, where the foetal heart rate is 80 beats per minute is a slower heart rate (foetal bradycardia).