41) ANSWER

A. Check for fetal heart tones

EXPLANATION

•Finding the fetal heart tones is the easiest way to check status of the pregnancy in this situation.

•If no fetal heart tones are noted, A sonogram is ordered to confirm fetal status.

•There will be no fetal activity if the fetus dies in utero.

•An x-ray of the abdomen should not be done in pregnancy and will not assess whether the fetus is alive or not.