Which of the Following Is a Common Cause of Decreased

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common cause of decreased variability in the fetal heart rate (FHR) that lasts 30 minutes or less?

• A) Altered cerebral blood flow
• B) Fetal hypoxemia
• C) Umbilical cord compression
• D) Fetal sleep cycles

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage of transition from childhood to adulthood, typically characterized by changes in physical, psychological, and social structures.

Identity

Our sense of self; according to Erikson, the adolescent’s task is to solidify a sense of self by testing and integrating various roles.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill set or level of expertise.

Intimacy

In Erikson’s theory, the ability to form close, loving relationships; a primary developmental task in late adolescence and early adulthood.