Competencies Provide Guidelines for Behavior and Keep People Focused

question 24

True/False

Competencies provide guidelines for behavior and keep people focused.

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Definitions:

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The 1-minute score determines how well the baby tolerated the birthing process. The 5-minute score tells the healthcare provider how well the baby is doing outside the mother's womb.

Epidurals

A form of regional anesthesia involving an injection into the epidural space of the spine to block pain in a particular region of the body.

Behavioral Teratogens

Substances or exposures that can lead to developmental malformations or psychological issues due to prenatal exposure.

Couvade

A cultural practice in some societies where a man experiences some of the same symptoms and behavior of his pregnant partner.