Nurses Should Know Some Basic Definitions Concerning Preterm Birth,preterm Labor,and

question 21

Multiple Choice

Nurses should know some basic definitions concerning preterm birth,preterm labor,and low birth weight.For instance:

• A)The terms preterm birth and low birth weight can be used interchangeably
• B)Preterm labor is defined as cervical changes and uterine contractions occurring between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy
• C)Low birth weight is anything below 3.7 lb
• D)In the United States early in this century,preterm birth accounted for 18% to 20% of all births

Understand the concept of financial projection including sales, dividends, and external financing needs.

Analyze the impact of capacity operation on financial projections and performance metrics.

Calculate dividend payouts based on earnings and dividend payout ratios.

Identify and calculate the external financing needs under different scenarios.

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Definitions:

Contingent Liability

A potential obligation that may arise depending on the outcome of a future event.

Recorded

The act of entering financial transactions into the accounting records of a business.

Interest-Bearing Note

A financial instrument that requires the issuer to pay interest in addition to repaying the principal amount at the note's maturity.

Maturity

The date on which a financial obligation, such as a bond or loan, is due to be fully paid off.