Deck 7: Maternal, Infant, and Child Health

Question 1

Infants born 39 weeks or later are less likely to:

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.

Answer 1

A
Explanation: Infants born 39 weeks or later are less likely to have problems with vision and hearing, are more likely to gain adequate weight before delivery, and are more likely to be able to suck and swallow appropriately.

Question 2

The leading cause of mortality in children is:

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

Answer 2

A
Explanation: Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of mortality in children, and in fact kill more children than all diseases combined.

Question 3

Groups at higher risk of unintended pregnancy are:

A) older women.
B) those with advanced education.
C) those living in poverty.
D) those in a long-standing marriage.

Answer 3

C
Explanation: The rate of unintended births is highest among women ages 18-24, unmarried women (particularly those who are cohabitating), low-income women, those with lower educational attainment, and minority women.

Question 4

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:

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

Question 5

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

A) WIC program.
B) family.
C) Children's Defense Fund.
D) Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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