Which of the Following Infectious Agents Can Be Transmitted from Mother

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following infectious agents can be transmitted from mother to a growing fetus and can result in physically and mentally impaired development?

• A)Bordetella pertussis
• B)Toxoplasma gondii
• C)Coxsackievirus A
• D)Clostridium botulinum

Understand the anatomy of the respiratory system, including the identification of its major segments and structures.

Recognize the physiological processes involved in respiration, including gas exchange and the roles of different respiratory structures.

Identify common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system, including their causes and effects.

Understand diagnostic coding for respiratory conditions, including the ability to correctly assign codes based on diagnoses.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event or situation by comparing it to an existing prototype that already exists in our minds.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Mental Sets

A tendency to solve problems using methods that have worked in the past rather than considering new approaches.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving.