Which of the following indicates a suspicious contraction stress test?

A suspicious contraction stress test indicates that further observation may be necessary to assess the wellbeing of the fetus during the stress of uterine contractions. Intermittent late decelerations or significant variable decelerations during contractions suggest that the fetus may not be coping well with the stress imposed by those contractions. This can be a sign of potential fetal distress or inadequate oxygenation, especially if these decelerations are not consistent but occur intermittently, which may indicate a developing issue that requires closer monitoring.

The presence of these types of decelerations distinguishes a suspicious test result from a normal contraction stress test, which would show a stable fetal heart rate with no concerning patterns. In a normal scenario without significant deceleration events, the fetus is generally considered to be handling the contractions well.