Which diagnostic test evaluates the effect of fetal movement on fetal heart activity?
a. Contraction stress test (CST)
b. Sonography
c. Biophysical profile
d. Nonstress test (NST)
D
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A CST evaluates the fetal reaction to contractions.
B Sonographic examinations visualize the fetus and are done for various reasons.
C The biophysical profile evaluates fetal status using many variables.
D An NST evaluates the ability of the fetal heart to accelerate either spontaneously
or in association with fetal movement.
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