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A score of 9 on a biophysical profile is considered:
 
  a. Abnormal.
  b. Equivocal.
  c. Normal.
  d. None of the above.

Question 2

A newborn who is large for gestational age (LGA) is __________ percentile(s) for weight.
 
  a. Below the 90th
  b. Less than the 10th
  c. Greater than the 90th
  d. Between the 10th and 90th



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Answer to Question 1

C
Five parameters of fetal activity (fetal heart rate, fetal breathing movements, gross fetal movements, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume) are used to determine the biophysical profile. The maximum score is 2 points for each parameter. A score falling between 8 and 10 is considered normal.
A score of 4 or less is considered abnormal.
A score of 9 is considered reassuring.
A score of 8 to 10 is considered reassuring.

Answer to Question 2

C
The LGA rating is based on weight and is defined as greater than the 90th percentile in weight.
An infant between the 10th and 90th percentiles is average for gestational age.
An infant in less than the 10th percentile is small for gestational age.
This infant is considered average for gestational age.



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