All of the Following Statements Support a Finding That Vital

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements support a finding that vital statistic records, such as a birth or death certificates, are suitable records to qualify as exceptions to the hearsay rules, except:

• A) Vital statistics are considered reliable because individuals have a duty to report these events.
• B) The events are required to be reported immediately following the occurrence of the event.
• C) The individuals who record these events are not considered persons who would have a motive to misrepresent the facts.
• D) The information is readily available from other sources to corroborate the data contained in the record.

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Definitions:

Rapid Physical Growth

A phase typically observed in the infant and adolescent stages where the body grows at an accelerated rate.

Inadequate Diet

A diet lacking in the necessary nutrients to maintain healthy bodily function.

Decreased Activity

A reduction in usual or normal physical movement or endeavors, which can be a symptom of underlying health issues or conditions.

Mood Swings

Mood swings refer to rapid and often extreme fluctuations in one's emotional state, without a clear cause.