BPP - Fetal Biophysical Profile Exam
Questions & Answers 2024/25
Ultrasound observance of fetal well-being is determined by all of the following except: - ANSWERSHeart
decelerations
(5 fetal well-being observations:)
- spontaneous breathing
- overall body mvmt
- tone
- heart rate changes
- urine output meas through AFV
Electronic fetal heart rate monitoring is performed by: - ANSWERSOCT
A fetal biophysical profile in utero observation includes all except: - ANSWERSNST
(Does include: fetal tone, fetal breathing, & gross body mvmts)
In order to pass the fetal breathing portion of a BPP, the fetus must exhibit: - ANSWERSAt least 1 episode
of sustained fetal breathing of at least 30 seconds duration w/in a 30-minute span
Fetal movements in pregnancy imply normalcy of the fetal: - ANSWERSCNS
Fetal movements of the trunk, large limbs, swallowing, face, and hands are categorized as: -
ANSWERSGross body movements
AFI is determined by: - ANSWERSMeasuring 4 quadrants in the deepest vertical pocket & totaling the
values
, The electronic fetal heart monitoring method that has a low false positive, low false negative & usually
requires several hours to complete is: - ANSWERSOCT
Oligohydroamnios is diagnosed when the amniotic fluid in 4 quadrants measures: - ANSWERS5 cm or
less
A normal BPP score is 8 or 10. An equivocal score is: - ANSWERS6 or less
A cardiotachometer records: - ANSWERSPatterns of fetal heart rate including baseline & changes
Acceleration is defined as: - ANSWERSIncrease of the fetal heart rate over the baseline of at least 15bpm
& lasting at least 15 seconds assoc. w/ fetal movement
Startle means: - ANSWERSQuick, generalized movement always initiated in limbs & sometimes spreading
to neck & trunk
Normal fetal tone is: - ANSWERSAt least 1 episode of extension of extremities w/ return to position of
flexion, or extension of spine w/ return to position of flexion is visualized in the 30-minute observation
period
An AFI plus an NST is known as: - ANSWERSModified BPP (mBPP)
Regular patterns of fetal breathing are defined as: - ANSWERS40 - 60 breaths per minute
BPP, AFI, & NST testing typically occurs: - ANSWERS1 x weekly
Independent limb movements occur at: - ANSWERSWeeks 10 - 12
Fetal movement is mostly related to: - ANSWERSMaturation of the CNS
Questions & Answers 2024/25
Ultrasound observance of fetal well-being is determined by all of the following except: - ANSWERSHeart
decelerations
(5 fetal well-being observations:)
- spontaneous breathing
- overall body mvmt
- tone
- heart rate changes
- urine output meas through AFV
Electronic fetal heart rate monitoring is performed by: - ANSWERSOCT
A fetal biophysical profile in utero observation includes all except: - ANSWERSNST
(Does include: fetal tone, fetal breathing, & gross body mvmts)
In order to pass the fetal breathing portion of a BPP, the fetus must exhibit: - ANSWERSAt least 1 episode
of sustained fetal breathing of at least 30 seconds duration w/in a 30-minute span
Fetal movements in pregnancy imply normalcy of the fetal: - ANSWERSCNS
Fetal movements of the trunk, large limbs, swallowing, face, and hands are categorized as: -
ANSWERSGross body movements
AFI is determined by: - ANSWERSMeasuring 4 quadrants in the deepest vertical pocket & totaling the
values
, The electronic fetal heart monitoring method that has a low false positive, low false negative & usually
requires several hours to complete is: - ANSWERSOCT
Oligohydroamnios is diagnosed when the amniotic fluid in 4 quadrants measures: - ANSWERS5 cm or
less
A normal BPP score is 8 or 10. An equivocal score is: - ANSWERS6 or less
A cardiotachometer records: - ANSWERSPatterns of fetal heart rate including baseline & changes
Acceleration is defined as: - ANSWERSIncrease of the fetal heart rate over the baseline of at least 15bpm
& lasting at least 15 seconds assoc. w/ fetal movement
Startle means: - ANSWERSQuick, generalized movement always initiated in limbs & sometimes spreading
to neck & trunk
Normal fetal tone is: - ANSWERSAt least 1 episode of extension of extremities w/ return to position of
flexion, or extension of spine w/ return to position of flexion is visualized in the 30-minute observation
period
An AFI plus an NST is known as: - ANSWERSModified BPP (mBPP)
Regular patterns of fetal breathing are defined as: - ANSWERS40 - 60 breaths per minute
BPP, AFI, & NST testing typically occurs: - ANSWERS1 x weekly
Independent limb movements occur at: - ANSWERSWeeks 10 - 12
Fetal movement is mostly related to: - ANSWERSMaturation of the CNS
