Biophysical Risks Include Factors That Originate with Either the Mother

question 11

Multiple Choice

Biophysical risks include factors that originate with either the mother or the fetus and affect the functioning of either one or both.The nurse who provides prenatal care should have an understanding of these risk factors.Match the specific pregnancy problem with the related risk factor.

-Smoking,alcohol,and illicit drug use

• A)Polyhydramnios
• B)IUGR (maternal cause)
• C)Oligohydramnios
• D)Chromosomal abnormalities
• E)IUGR (fetoplacental cause)

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

Brain waves detected by electroencephalography that are associated with deep sleep and brain activity during meditation.

Beta Waves

The brain wave pattern associated with mental activity.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected via EEG that are associated with relaxed, wakeful states, typically present during meditation and light sleep.

Theta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with stages of sleep and deep meditation, reflecting a state of relaxation.