Which of the Following Is True About Prenatal Care

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about prenatal care?

• A) A woman can drink alcohol once a week during pregnancy.
• B) If the woman is a smoker, she should limit herself to one cigarette a day during pregnancy.
• C) Women should avoid exposure to lead during pregnancy.
• D) A pregnant woman's protein intake should be the same as for a nonpregnant woman.

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Definitions:

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area; in a fluid, it is often due to the weight of the fluid above and is measured in units such as Pascals or pounds per square inch.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that lead to damage to the optic nerve, often associated with increased pressure in the eye, resulting in loss of vision if not treated.

Inner Ear

Of the mammalian ear, region that contains the fluid-filled vestibular apparatus and cochlea.

Eardrum

A thin membrane in the ear that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in hearing.