This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Diagnosis in Obstetrics, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Variable deceleration indicates: 
Select and explain. 
A. Head compression, B. Cord compression, C. Fetal hypoxaemia, D. Maternal sedation
B: Cord compression
Answer: B: Cord compression 
Explanation: Ans: B (Cord compression) Ref: DC Dutta's Textbook of obstetrics, 7th edn, PgExplanation:Variable deceleration occurs in Cord compression.Late deceleration occurs in Fetal hypoxemia.Early deceleration occurs in Head compression