Antenatal Testing

Question 1

Which statement indicates the nurse understands the proper instructions for the client having an amniocentesis at 17 weeks’ gestation?

Answer 1

After the ultrasound exam the client should not void (Pass Urine) before amniocentesis

Question 2

A client, 30 weeks’ pregnant, is scheduled for a biophysical profile (BPP) to evaluate the health of her foetus. Her BPP score is 8. What does this score indicate?

Answer 2

Her baby isn’t distressed at this time.

Question 3

Between 18 and 40 weeks’’ gestation, which procedure is used to detect foetal anomalies?

Answer 3

Ultrasound

Question 4

What four tests are done in the second trimester?

Answer 4

Amniocentesis
BPP
CVS
Quadrupal screen

Question 5

What does a BPP measure?

Answer 5

Growth and measurements and movement of foetus

Question 6

Who usually gets a BPP?

Answer 6

Women with abnormal amneotic fluid results or with minimal foetal movement.