Developing organs and body systems are highly susceptible to teratogens, which can cause major abnormalities. These teratogens usually fall into one of three categories: (Select all that apply.)

Hormonal imbalances

Chemicals

Environmental

Emotional stress

Infections

Physical trauma

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

A. Hormonal imbalances – Incorrect; while maternal hormones can impact fetal growth, they are not classified as teratogens.

B. Chemicals – Correct; drugs, alcohol, and toxins (e.g., thalidomide, lead, mercury) can cause birth defects.

C. Environmental – Correct; radiation and pollutants can affect fetal development.

D. Emotional stress – Incorrect; while stress affects pregnancy outcomes, it is not classified as a teratogen.

E. Infections – Correct; infections such as rubella, toxoplasmosis, and syphilis can cause severe congenital abnormalities.

F. Physical trauma – Incorrect; trauma can harm the fetus but is not a teratogen.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. G2 T1 P1 A1 L0 – Incorrect; does not include the current pregnancy.

B. G2 T0 P1 A1 L1 – Incorrect; does not include current pregnancy and incorrectly counts a living child.

C. G3 T0 P1 A1 L1 – Incorrect; incorrectly counts a living child.

D. G3 T0 P1 A1 L0 – Correct; accurately represents her pregnancy history.

A. Have you noticed any bloody show or mucus plug discharge? B. Do you have a fever or chills? C. Are your contractions continuing despite changes in activity or position? D. Is the baby moving less than usual? E. Are your contractions becoming more frequent and intense?

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Have you noticed any bloody show or mucus plug discharge? – Correct; bloody show is a sign of cervical dilation, indicating true labor.

B. Do you have a fever or chills? – Incorrect; fever and chills suggest infection, not labor progression.

C. Are your contractions continuing despite changes in activity or position? – Correct; contractions in true labor persist even with activity changes.

D. Is the baby moving less than usual? – Incorrect; fetal movement changes require assessment, but they do not confirm true labor.

E. Are your contractions becoming more frequent and intense? – Correct; contractions in true labor become stronger, longer, and closer together.

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