The Equal Pay Act of 1963

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

• A) applies to pay differences based on seniority.
• B) determines wages on the basis of quantities produced.
• C) prohibits discrimination between men and women on the basis of sex in payment of wages.
• D) applies to pay differences on the basis of merit.

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Definitions:

Precipitous Labor

Labor that progresses very quickly, often resulting in childbirth in less than three hours from the onset of contractions.

Contractions

The tightening and shortening of muscles, often referring to those of the uterus during labor.

Fetal Presentation

The position a fetus is in, in relation to the birth canal, during delivery. Common presentations include cephalic (head first), breech (feet or buttocks first), and shoulder.

Vertex

The highest point; in obstetrics, it refers to the top portion of the baby's head as it presents in the birth canal.