Biophysical Profile (BPP)
Biophysical Profile (BPP) ( 3 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the results of a biophysical profile (BPP) for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation.
The nurse should recognize that a total BPP score of which of the following indicates acute fetal asphyxia?
A biophysical profile (BPP) score of 4 or less indicates acute fetal asphyxia. A BPP score is calculated by adding the scores of five parameters: fetal breathing movements, fetal body movements, fetal tone, amniotic fluid volume and nonstress test. Each parameter is scored as either 0 (abnormal) or 2 (normal), except for the nonstress test which is scored as either 0 (nonreactive) or 1 (reactive). A total score of 8 or more is considered normal, while a score of 6 or less is considered abnormal and requires further evaluation or delivery.
A BPP score of 6 or less, not 6 or more, indicates acute fetal asphyxia.
A BPP score of 8 or less is considered borderline and may require repeat testing or delivery depending on the clinical situation.
A BPP score of 10 or less is considered normal and does not indicate acute fetal asphyxia.
A biophysical profile (BPP) score of 4 or less indicates acute fetal asphyxia. A BPP score is calculated by adding the scores of five parameters: fetal breathing movements, fetal body movements, fetal tone, amniotic fluid volume and nonstress test.
Each parameter is scored as either 0 (abnormal) or 2 (normal), except for the nonstress test which is scored as either 0 (nonreactive) or 1 (reactive). A total score of 8 or more is considered normal, while a score of 6 or less is considered abnormal and requires further evaluation or delivery.
Choice B is wrong because a BPP score of 6 or less, not 6 or more, indicates acute fetal asphyxia.
Choice C is wrong because a BPP score of 8 or less is considered borderline and may require repeat testing or delivery depending on the clinical situation.
It does not necessarily indicate acute fetal asphyxia.
Choice D is wrong because a BPP score of 10 or less is considered normal and does not indicate acute fetal asphyxia.