Kick Counts Test

In this lesson we will discuss the kick count test, including when and why it’s used pregnancy. The priority nursing intervention is teaching a client to do a kick count test.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe kick count test, when it’s used, and its purpose
2. Describe counting kicks or movements as if you were teaching a client, including what to report to the healthcare provider