RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1063 of 2368

A biophysical profile score of 6 is obtained. What does the nurse anticipate?

  1. The test is abnormal and should be repeated within 24 hours.
  2. The score is normal and testing is repeated in one week.
  3. The score is not reassuring and an emergent cesarean birth is planned.
  4. The score shows impending fetal asphyxia.
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Correct answer: The test is abnormal and should be repeated within 24 hours.

A score of 8 or 10 is normal, 6 is abnormal and repeated within 24 hours, and 2 or 4 is not reassuring.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Biophysical Profile. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026