Why Is It That Environmental Teratogens May Be Even More

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it that environmental teratogens may be even more treacherous to deal with than, say, maternal illnesses or the use of drugs during pregnancy?

• A) Because environmental teratogens are widely understood to be the most serious in their potential to damage unborn children.
• B) Because environmental teratogens are, in fact, unavoidable.
• C) Because people have given up trying to "live clean" and avoid exposure to environmental teratogens.
• D) Because people are so often unaware of environmental teratogens in their surroundings.

Recognize signs and risks of wound infection.

Understand factors affecting wound healing and measures to prevent complications.

Understand the effects of sensory deprivation and how it impacts patients.

Identify strategies to manage sensory overload in hospitalized patients.

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Definitions:

McDonald's

A global fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1940, known for its burgers, fries, and wide range of other quick-service meals.

McDonaldization

The process by which the principles of the fast-food industry, such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control, are coming to dominate more sectors of society.

George Ritzer

An American sociologist known for his work on consumerism, globalization, and the concept of McDonaldization, which analyzes the effects of capitalism and rationalization on society and culture.

Society

A large group of people sharing a common territory and culture, characterized by shared norms, values, and institutions.