Calculate the Maternal Mortality Rate If a State Had 184,465

question 24

Multiple Choice

Calculate the maternal mortality rate if a state had 184,465 obstetric admissions in all of its hospitals and 16 maternal deaths.

• A) 8.67 maternal deaths per 100,000 admissions
• B) 14.52 maternal deaths per 100,000 admissions
• C) 20.89 maternal deaths per 100,000 admissions
• D) 26.63 maternal deaths per 100,000 admissions

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Definitions:

Glycogen

A polysaccharide that serves as the primary form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Monounsaturated Fats

Healthy fats found in olive oil, avocados, and some nuts, known for their ability to improve cholesterol levels and decrease heart disease risk.

Polyunsaturated Fats

Fats containing more than one unsaturated carbon bond in the molecule, found in foods like fish, nuts, and vegetable oils, beneficial for heart health.

Fatty Acids

Organic compounds that are important components of lipids in bodies, consisting of a long hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group.