Biophysical Profile (BPP)
- BPP is a prenatal screening test that combines an NST with an ultrasound to assess five fetal biophysical variables: FHR, fetal breathing movements, fetal body movements, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume
- BPP can evaluate fetal well-being and identify fetal hypoxia or distress
- BPP is usually performed after 28 weeks of gestation or earlier if there are risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, IUGR, .
- BPP involves performing an NST and an ultrasound for 30 minutes
- BPP assigns a score of 0 or 2 to each of the five variables based on predefined criteria
- A total BPP score of 8 to 10 is normal and indicates a low risk of fetal asphyxia
- A total BPP score of 6 is equivocal and may indicate chronic fetal asphyxia
- A total BPP score of 4 or less is abnormal and indicates acute fetal asphyxia
- A low BPP score requires further evaluation such as a CST or delivery depending on the gestational age and fetal condition
- BPP has no risks or complications for the pregnant person or the fetus
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Questions on Biophysical Profile (BPP)
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A biophysical profile (BPP) is typically performed after 28 weeks of gestation to evaluate the fetal well-being. A BPP measures five parameters: fetal heart rate, fetal breathing movements, fetal body movements, fetal tone and amniotic fluid volume. Each parameter is scored as 0 (abnormal) or 2 (normal), and the total score ranges from 0 to.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Amniocentesis is wrong because it is a procedure that involves inserting a needle into the uterus to collect a sample of amniotic fluid for testing.
It does not assess fetal well-being directly, but rather tests for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, infections, or lung maturity.