The Nurse Is Explaining to a Group of Nursing Students

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to a group of nursing students what occurs during active labor as the uterus contracts. Which statement explains the maternal-fetal exchange of oxygen and waste products during a contraction?

• A) Is not significantly affected
• B) Increases as blood pressure decreases
• C) Diminishes as the spiral arteries are compressed
• D) Continues except when placental functions are reduced

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

This part of the brain, positioned under the thalamus, serves to regulate the autonomic nervous system and the actions of the pituitary, playing a significant role in the control of body temperature, the sensations of thirst and hunger, and the overall maintenance of the body’s equilibrium.

Amygdala

Involved in memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions, the amygdala is critical in how we assess and respond to environmental threats and rewards.

Medulla

The medulla is a section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure control.

Hunger-Dampening

The process or effect of reducing or suppressing the sensation of hunger.