Maternity and Women's Health Final Questions With Complete Solutions

Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on the unborn infant such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm births, and respiratory problems. By race, which has the highest percentages of smokers? Select one: a. American Indian and Alaskan Natives b. Asian or Pacific Islanders c. Non-Hispanic blacks d. Non-Hispanic whites correct answer: A See page 6 The correct answer is: American Indian and Alaskan Natives The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that a goal of the Healthy People 2020 is to: Select one: a. Increase proportion of infants who are bottle-feed. b. Increase number of unintended pregnancies. c. Increase the number of babies who are born preterm. d. Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed. correct answer: D The correct answer is: Increase proportion of infants who are breastfed. Match the definition to the correct term. (HINT: not all terms are used). 1: number of maternal deaths from births and complications of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium per 100.000 live births 2: number of deaths of infants younger than 1 year of age per 1000 births 3: number of live births in 1 year per 1000 population Options: Perinatal Mortality rate Maternal Mortality Rate Infant mortality Rate Birth Rate Neonatal Mortality Rate correct answer: 1: Maternal Mortality Rate 2: Infant Mortality Rate 3: Birth Rate Your answer is correct. See Box 1-6, page 6 The correct answer is: number of maternal deaths from births and complications of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium per 100.000 live births - maternal mortality rate, number of deaths of infants younger than 1 year of age per 1000 births - infant mortality rate, number of live births in 1 year per 1000 population - birth rate