Which of the following is NOT a component of the Bishop score?

• A. Blood pressure
• B. Dilation
• C. Effacement
• D. Fetal Station

Answer: (A)

The test is about what the Bishop score uses to judge cervical readiness for labor. The Bishop score assesses the cervix by looking at dilation (how open the cervix is), effacement (thinning of the cervix), cervical position (posterior, mid, or anterior), cervical consistency (firm to soft), and fetal station (the level of the presenting part in relation to the pelvic bones). Blood pressure, while important in overall maternal assessment, is not part of this scoring system. That’s why the option describing blood pressure is the one that does not fit. A higher Bishop score indicates a cervix more favorable for induction, while a low score suggests the cervix is unfavorable and may need ripening.