A 22-Year-Old Female Gives Birth at 20 Weeks' Gestation to a Stillborn

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 22-year-old female gives birth at 20 weeks' gestation to a stillborn fetus. Physical exam reveals gross edema of the entire body and anemia. This condition is referred to as:

• A) hyperbilirubinemia.
• B) hydrops fetalis.
• C) erythroblastosis fetalis.
• D) ascites.

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Definitions:

Hypokrisia

In Meehl’s theory, the reduced selectivity with which nerve cells respond to stimuli, especially as seen in schizophrenia.

Neuronal Reactivity

The responsiveness of neurons in the brain to various stimuli or changes in the environment, affecting an individual's behavior and cognitive processes.

Meehl's Theory

An influential set of hypotheses proposed by psychologist Paul Meehl, particularly concerning the etiology of mental disorders.

Prolonged Labour

A condition in childbirth where labor lasts for a significantly longer duration than is typically expected, possibly leading to complications.