Obstetric imaging: biophysical profile: practice question

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Radiology · Obstetric imaging: biophysical profile

Sample item

A biophysical profile combining ultrasound parameters and the non-stress test scores 2 points for each component. Which is NOT one of the ultrasound components?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Fetal weight estimation

The biophysical profile scores fetal breathing, gross body movement, tone, amniotic fluid volume and the non-stress test heart rate reactivity, for a maximum of 10. Estimated weight is not part of it.

Option by option

  • A. Fetal tone

    Fetal tone is a component.

  • B. Amniotic fluid volume

    Amniotic fluid volume is a component.

  • C. Fetal weight estimation (correct)

    Correct. Estimated weight is a growth measure and not part of the profile.

  • D. Fetal breathing movements

    Fetal breathing is a component.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is C, Fetal weight estimation. The biophysical profile scores fetal breathing, gross body movement, tone, amniotic fluid volume and the non-stress test heart rate reactivity, for a maximum of 10.

Why is "Fetal tone" not the answer?

Fetal tone is a component.

Why is "Amniotic fluid volume" not the answer?

Amniotic fluid volume is a component.

Why is "Fetal breathing movements" not the answer?

Fetal breathing is a component.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Obstetric imaging: biophysical profile in Radiology. Estimated weight is not part of it.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Obstetric imaging: biophysical profile?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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