Asked by Jonathan Riendeau on May 20, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a perinatal factor associated with risk of intellectual disability?
A) Placenta insufficiency
B) Premature delivery
C) Obstetrical trauma
D) Eclampsia
E) Maternal depression
Perinatal Factor
Variables or conditions around the time of birth that can influence the health outcomes of the newborn or the mother.
Intellectual Disability
A developmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior.
Obstetrical Trauma
Injuries or wounds to the birth canal and associated structures as a result of childbirth.
- Understand the risk factors implicated in intellectual disabilities during the prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal times.
Verified Answer
DP
Duyen Phuong NguyenMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Maternal depression is not a perinatal factor associated with risk of intellectual disability. The other choices (placenta insufficiency, premature delivery, obstetrical trauma, and eclampsia) are all perinatal factors that have been associated with an increased risk of intellectual disability in children.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risk factors implicated in intellectual disabilities during the prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal times.