A Nurse in Labor and Delivery Learns About Metabolic Changes

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse in labor and delivery learns about metabolic changes that occur throughout pregnancy in diabetes.What information does the nurse know?

• A) Insulin crosses the placenta to the fetus only in the first trimester, after which the fetus secretes its own.
• B) Women with insulin-dependent diabetes are prone to hyperglycemia during the first trimester, because they are consuming more sugar.
• C) During the second and third trimesters, pregnancy exerts a diabetogenic effect that ensures an abundant supply of glucose for the fetus.
• D) Maternal insulin requirements steadily decline during pregnancy.

Identify different types of volcanoes and their associated hazards.

Differentiate between hazards and risks related to volcanic activity.

Recognize the impact of volcanic eruptions on the environment and life on Earth.

Explain the formation and characteristics of shield volcanoes.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

The straight-line method is a way of calculating depreciation by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

R&D Costs

Expenditures related to the research and development of company’s products or services.

Impairment Losses

Financial losses recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction, notably the U.S.