TEST BANK FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING AND CHILDREARING FAMILY PILLITTERI 6TH EDITION

1. Infant mortality, a standard measurement of the quality of health care in the country, measures which of the following? A) The number of babies who die at birth each year B) The number of deaths per 10,000 live births every year C) The number of deaths per 1000 live births yearly in children under age 12 months D) The number of babies who die of communicable diseases each year 2. A program designed to decrease the infant mortality rate in the United States would probably make the greatest impact if it focused on which of the following? A) Changing genetic traits B) Reducing the number of home births C) Increasing the education level of parents D) Increasing the number of women receiving prenatal care 3. Which of the following is a trend in child health care today? A) Children are hospitalized for observation more than previously. B) Health promotion rather than health restoration is stressed. C) Child health care is moving out of regional centers. D) Nursing roles are decreasing because of the increasing role of families. 4. An important change in maternal and child health care that nurses must often explain is the new emphasis on ambulatory care. This change in emphasis is meant to achieve which of the following? A) Prevent the separation of children from parents B) Reduce the number of hospitals needed C) Decrease responsibility for parents D) Reduce the number of drug interactions 5. You are going to provide an education program to early grade-school children. Which of the following topics would address the number one cause of death for this age group? A) The importance of crossing streets safely B) The importance of immunizations C) Prevention of infection and communicable disease D) Exercise and good nutrition 6. Which of the following would be a current trend that is influencing child care? A) Greater use of alternative treatment modalities B) Decreased regionalization of care C) Less interest in child care D) More families living in apartments