A Pregnant Woman Presents in Labor at Term, Having Had

question 14

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman presents in labor at term, having had no prenatal care. After birth her infant is noted to be small for gestational age with small eyes and a thin upper lip. The infant also is microcephalic. On the basis of her infant's physical findings, this woman should be questioned about her use of which substance during pregnancy?

• A) Alcohol
• B) Cocaine
• C) Heroin
• D) Marijuana

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Definitions:

Fight-or-flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival, mobilizing the body for quick action.

Involuntary Reaction

A reflex or response to a stimulus that is automatic and not under the conscious control of an individual.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions, such as the heartbeat and digestion, and regulates basic body processes.

Inverted-U Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, with both too little and too much arousal leading to poorer performance.