The Dramatic Reduction in Risks Surrounding Pregnancy and Childbirth Has

question 54

Multiple Choice

The dramatic reduction in risks surrounding pregnancy and childbirth has resulted from

• A) antibiotics.
• B) anesthesia.
• C) prenatal care.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Diluted Earnings Per Share

A measure of a company's profitability that shows the potential decrease in earnings per share if all convertible securities were exercised or converted into shares.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made by a corporation to its shareholders in the form of additional shares, rather than cash.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, although the overall value of the shares remains the same.