Nurses Should Be Aware That the Biophysical Profile (BPP)

question 16

Multiple Choice

Nurses should be aware that the biophysical profile (BPP) :

• A)Is an accurate indicator of impending fetal well-being
• B)Is a compilation of health risk factors of the mother during the later stages of pregnancy
• C)Consists of a Doppler blood flow analysis and an amniotic fluid index (AFI)
• D)Involves an invasive form of ultrasonic examination

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