Ultrasonography Is an Important and Safe Technique Used in Antepartum

question 17

Multiple Choice

Ultrasonography is an important and safe technique used in antepartum surveillance.It provides critical information related to fetal activity,gestational age and fetal well-being.Which statement regarding ultrasonography during pregnancy is most accurate?

• A) Ultrasonography uses infrared technology to create an image.
• B) Ultrasonography is only utilized as an adjunct to more invasive tests.
• C) Ultrasonography is not harmful to the fetus.
• D) Ultrasonography is not a component of biophysical profile testing.

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