Question 1

The mortality rates of children have gone down significantly in the past couple of decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The leading cause of mortality in children is:

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A)   unintentional injuries.
B)   infectious diseases.
C)   maltreatment.
D)   None of these is correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The adverse consequences related to teen pregnancy end when the child is born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Infants born 39 weeks or later are less likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)   have problems with vision and hearing.
B)   gain adequate weight before delivery.
C)   be able to suck and swallow appropriately.
D)   None of these is correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Groups at higher risk of unintended pregnancy are:

Accepted Answer

A)   older women.
B)   those with advanced education.
C)   those living in poverty.
D)   those in a long-standing marriage.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The process of determining the preferred number and spacing of children in one's family and choosing the appropriate means to achieve this preference is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   prenatal care.
B)   family planning.
C)   maternal health.
D)   infant morbidity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The primary unit in which infants and children are nurtured and supported regarding their healthy development is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   WIC program.
B)   family.
C)   Children's Defense Fund.
D)   Maternal and Child Health Bureau.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A teenage mother is at greater risk for pregnancy complications than a mother older than 20 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The United States leads the industrialized world in teen pregnancy and birth rates by a large margin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

Title V is the only federal legislation dedicated to promoting and improving the health of our nation's mothers and children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Unintended pregnancy is more likely than intended pregnancy to result in early prenatal care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Approximately one-half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 7: Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

The mortality rates of children have gone down significantly in the past couple of decades.

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The leading cause of mortality in children is:

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The adverse consequences related to teen pregnancy end when the child is born.

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Infants born 39 weeks or later are less likely to:

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Groups at higher risk of unintended pregnancy are:

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The process of determining the preferred number and spacing of children in one's family and choosing the appropriate means to achieve this preference is defined as:

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The primary unit in which infants and children are nurtured and supported regarding their healthy development is the:

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A teenage mother is at greater risk for pregnancy complications than a mother older than 20 years of age.

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The United States leads the industrialized world in teen pregnancy and birth rates by a large margin.

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True

Title V is the only federal legislation dedicated to promoting and improving the health of our nation's mothers and children.

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Unintended pregnancy is more likely than intended pregnancy to result in early prenatal care.

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Approximately one-half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended.

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True

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The mortality rates of children have gone down significantly in the past couple of decades.

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The leading cause of mortality in children is:

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The adverse consequences related to teen pregnancy end when the child is born.

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Infants born 39 weeks or later are less likely to:

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Groups at higher risk of unintended pregnancy are:

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The process of determining the preferred number and spacing of children in one's family and choosing the appropriate means to achieve this preference is defined as:

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The primary unit in which infants and children are nurtured and supported regarding their healthy development is the:

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A teenage mother is at greater risk for pregnancy complications than a mother older than 20 years of age.

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The United States leads the industrialized world in teen pregnancy and birth rates by a large margin.

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Title V is the only federal legislation dedicated to promoting and improving the health of our nation's mothers and children.

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Unintended pregnancy is more likely than intended pregnancy to result in early prenatal care.

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Approximately one-half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended.

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