In Evaluating the Level of a Pregnant Woman's Risk of Having

question 2

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the level of a pregnant woman's risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant,which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider?

• A) African-American race
• B) Cigarette smoking
• C) Poor nutritional status
• D) Limited maternal education

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Definitions:

Pragnanz

A principle of Gestalt psychology suggesting that individuals will perceive and interpret complex images in the simplest form possible.

Figure-Ground Reversal

A visual perception phenomenon where the viewer can shift perspective to see either the foreground or the background as the dominant aspect.

Top-Down Processing

This is the psychological process where perceptions start with a general overview before moving to specific details.

Detecting Edges

The process involved in identifying the boundaries or changes in brightness in a visual image, crucial for image processing and analysis.