This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Obstetrics, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Bishop's scoring is used for: 
Select and explain. 
A. Intrapaum fetal surveillance, B. Assesment for induction for labour, C. Assessment of fetal weight on USG, D. Assesment of events of active labour
B: Assesment for induction for labour
Answer: B: Assesment for induction for labour 
Explanation: A quantifiable method used to predict labor induction outcomes is the score described by Bishop A Bishop score of 4 or less identifies an unorable cervix and may be an indication for cervical ripening. Hence a score of 5 or more is ourable. Bishop score before inducing labor should be >=8 A score of 9 conveys a high likelihood for a successful induction. BISHOP SCORE=.............................(total) Date of Bishop Score: ........./...../........ Score 0 1 2 3 Dilation (in cm) Closed 1-2 3-4 5 Length (in cm) >4 3-4 1-2 0 Consistency Firm Medium Soft - Position Posterior Midline Anterior - Head: station -3 -2 -1,0 +1,+2 'Effacement' of cervix is now replaced by 'Length' of cervix from the original bishop score