For the Month of June, There Were Six Newborn Deaths

question 76

Multiple Choice

For the month of June, there were six newborn deaths and 260 newborn patients. What is the newborn death rate?

• A) 1.3%
• B) 2.3%
• C) .86%
• D) 1.86%

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of values, frequencies, or probabilities for a set of data where most occurrences take place around the average.

Symmetrical

Having similar shape and size on both sides of a dividing line, leading to a balanced and proportionate appearance.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of the middle of a dataset, including the mean, median, and mode.

Variation

The occurrence of differences or changes in characteristics within a population, process, or system, often leading to diversity or discrepancies in results.