The Maternity Nurse Is Cognizant of What Important Structure and Function

question 5

Multiple Choice

The maternity nurse is cognizant of what important structure and function of the placenta?

• A) As the placenta widens, it gradually thins to allow easier passage of air and nutrients.
• B) As one of its early functions, the placenta acts as an endocrine gland.
• C) The placenta is able to keep out most potentially toxic substances, such as cigarette smoke, to which the mother is exposed.
• D) Optimal blood circulation is achieved through the placenta when the woman is lying on her back or standing.

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Definitions:

Psychological Reasoning

Psychological reasoning involves the process of using logical, rational thinking and mental activities to understand human behavior and cognitive processes.

Moral Intuitions

Immediate, gut-level feelings that guide judgments of right and wrong without conscious reasoning.

Automatic Unconscious Thinking

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness or effort, often guiding behaviors and decisions with minimal awareness.

Concrete Operations

A stage in cognitive development where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand the concepts of conservation and reversibility.