In 2008, a Little More Than 50 Percent of Live

question 62

Multiple Choice

In 2008, a little more than 50 percent of live births in the United States were male, the remainder designated as female. Recent medical studies suggest that of all live births, many individuals do not fit neatly into either biological category. What is the current estimate of the percentage of such births?

• A) at least 5 percent
• B) almost 7 percent
• C) almost 2 percent
• D) less than 1 percent

Understand the importance and application of nursing practice standards.

Acknowledge the influence of demographics on Canadian nursing and health care trends.

Describe the central principles of primary health care and its implications for nursing practice.

Distinguish between varied nursing practice areas and expanded roles, including the use of interdisciplinary teams.

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Definitions:

Total Retained Earnings

The accumulation of a company's net earnings not distributed to shareholders, reinvested in the business.

Book Value Per Share

A financial measure that calculates the per-share value of a company based on its equity available to shareholders.

Par Value Per Common Share

The nominal or face value of a common stock as stated in the corporate charter.

Control Account

An account used to summarize and control the total of individual subsidiary ledger accounts, such as accounts receivable or accounts payable, facilitating the integrity of financial information.