NUR 300WI Maternity & Women’s Health Care 12th
Edition Lowdermilk Test Bank
Chapter 1: 21st Century Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a low-birth-weight
(LBW) infant, which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider?
a. African-American race
b. Cigarette smoking
c. Poor nutritional status
d. Limited maternal education
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For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of
Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smoking is an
important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the most
important. Additionally, smoking is a modifiable risk factor. Poor nutrition is an
important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the most
important. Additionally, nutritional status is a modifiable risk factor. Maternal
education is an important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not
Edition Lowdermilk Test Bank
Chapter 1: 21st Century Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In evaluating the level of a pregnant womans risk of having a low-birth-weight
(LBW) infant, which factor is the most important for the nurse to consider?
a. African-American race
b. Cigarette smoking
c. Poor nutritional status
d. Limited maternal education
HTTPS://BIT.LY/3DFTEJL
For African-American births, the incidence of LBW infants is twice that of
Caucasian births. Race is a nonmodifiable risk factor. Cigarette smoking is an
important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the most
important. Additionally, smoking is a modifiable risk factor. Poor nutrition is an
important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not the most
important. Additionally, nutritional status is a modifiable risk factor. Maternal
education is an important factor in potential infant mortality rates, but it is not
