FETAL ASSESSMENT

Question 1

Component and Scores for the Biophysical Profile

Answer 1

Non stress test
Fetal Breathing
Fetal Movement
Fetal Tone
Amniotic Fluid Volume

Question 2

Contraction Stress Test (CST)

Answer 2

Test of UTEROPLACENTAL function

Satisfactory Test

• 3 or more contractions
• 40 seconds or more
• 10 minute period

METHODS
Oxytocin infusion
Nipple stimulation

Question 3

Non-Stress Test (NST)

Answer 3

Test of FETAL condition

Fetal heart rate acceleration in response to fetal movement as sign of fetal health

Question 4

Fetal Heart Rates are described by

Answer 4

Baseline rate
Variability
Accelerations
Decelerations