CHE Chapter 18 – Flashcards

Which of the following statements is false? a) The United States has among the lowest IMRs of developed countries worldwide. b) The risk of infant mortality is higher for children of adolescent mothers than of older women. c) The IMR in the United States has declined in the past two decades. d) Poverty is the number one risk factor for infant mortality.

All of the following can prevent congenital anomalies except: a) warning labels on alcoholic beverages b) genetic screening c) folic acid supplements d) advising pregnant women to sleep on their backs

The most important public health intervention for preventing infant mortality is: a) natural childbirth b) prenatal care c) in vitro fertilization d) intensive care nurseries

Which of the following statements is true? a) Adolescents who have had comprehensive sex education in school initiate sex at an earlier age than those who have not b) The vast majority of unintended pregnancies occur in adolescents c) Teaching adolescents about the importance of abstinence will prevent most unintended pregnancies d) The U.S. has a higher rate of adolescent pregnancies than other Western democracies

All of the following public health measures instituted by federal, state, or local governments are widespread and effective except: a) Preventive care to control asthma b) Immunization against measles c) Food stamps to prevent malnutrition d) Fluoridation of water supplies to prevent tooth decay

Which of the following statements about infant mortality is true? a) Much of the recent progress in lowering IMRs in the U.S. comes from technological advances in intensive care nurseries b) Infant mortality is higher in babies whose mothers practiced family planning c) IMRs in the U.S. are lower than maternal mortality rates d) The IMR in the U.S. is higher in whites than in African Americans

All of the following factors contribute to preterm birth and low birth weight except: a) Maternal smoking b) Gum disease c) Prenatal care d) Adolescent pregnancy

All of the following maternal exposures are known to cause congenital anomalies except: a) Accutane b) Folic acid c) Rubella virus d) Alcohol

Which of the following statements about SIDS is false? a) It is more common in African Americans than in whites b) The risk can be greatly reduced by putting infants to sleep on their backs c) It is a diagnosis of exclusion d) It is more common in Australia and New Zealand than in the U.S.

Which of the following statements about adolescent pregnancy is false? a) Adolescent pregnancy is not good for the health of her infant b) Pregnancy is not good for the health of adolescents c) Births to unmarried adolescents have increased since the 1950s d) Rates of adolescent pregnancy have increased since the 1950s

All of the following are effective methods of birth control except: a) Hormonal contraceptives b) Spermicides c) Condoms d) IUDs

All of the following are governmental programs to provide nutrition to women and children except: a) SNAP b) School Meals Program c) WIC d) HPV

Which of the following statements regarding childhood immunization is false? a) Many preschool children are not immunized because they miss well-baby care b) Immunization rates are tracked by the CDC c) Virtually all children are vaccinated against asthma before they enter school d) Virtually all children are vaccinated against polio before they enter school

Which of the following statements about childhood asthma is false? a) Prevalence of asthma is higher among blacks than whites b) Asthma can generally be controlled by medication c) Asthma can generally be controlled by vaccination d) Asthma prevalence has grown in the U.S. since 1980

Infant mortality rate is an indicator of the health status of a population as a whole. a) True b) False

All children are required to get the HPV vaccine prior to entering middle school. a) False b) True

Pregnant women are encouraged to use teratogens during their pregnancy. a) True b) False

Which of the following regarding maternal and child health is true? a) Adolescent pregnancies lead to healthier outcomes for both mother and child as compared to women in their 20s. b) Fortifying foods with folic acid reduces birth defects in a population. c) The 'Back to Sleep' campaign was unsuccessful in reducing SIDS rates. d) Over 95% of American women receive prenatal care.

Which of the following statements about the National Children's Study is false? a) It is the same type of study as the Framingham Heart Study b) It will include genetics c) It will include mental health development d) It will study children starting soon after birth

Which of the following is the number one cause of infant death in the United States? a) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome b) Low birth weight c) Birth defects d) Prematurity