Maria smokes a pack of cigarettes per day. She just learned that she is six weeks pregnant. Identify at least four risks to her fetus or infant if she continues to smoke during pregnancy

What will be an ideal response?


(any four or more of the following):
An increased risk for:
1. Miscarriage
2. Stillbirth
3. Low birth weight
4. Premature birth
5. Sudden infant death syndrome
6. Cleft lip or cleft palate

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a. agility b. power c. balance d. coordination e. speed

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Which organ is NOT found in the abdominopelvic cavity?

a. lung b. stomach c. gallbladder d. uterus

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The suffix -tome means ________

A) "surgical excision; surgical removal" B) "abnormal condition; disease" C) "process of using an instrument to examine; process of measuring" D) "area with distinct edges; instrument used to cut"

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According the ACSM, basic health fitness benefits can be obtained by lifting in a single set of

A. 8 to 12 repetitions. B. 3 exercises. C. 20 minutes' duration. D. 8 to 12 exercises. E. None of the answers is correct.

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