The Infant Mortality Rate Is Defined As

question 41

Multiple Choice

The infant mortality rate is defined as:

• A)the number of deaths within the first year of life per 1,000 births in the population
• B)the number of deaths within the first three months of life
• C)the number of deaths within the first three months of life per 1,000 births in the population
• D)the number of stillborn deaths per 1,000 women in the population
• E)the number of births minus the number of deaths in the population

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Definitions:

Respiratory Depression

A decrease in the rate and depth of breathing, which can be life-threatening, often caused by medications.

Acid-Base Imbalance

A disturbance in the body's pH balance due to an excess of acids or bases, affecting bodily functions and potentially leading to severe health issues.

Respiratory Alkalosis

Abnormal condition characterized by decreased arterial carbon dioxide concentration and hydrogen ion concentration.

Excessive Edema

An abnormally large accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body, leading to swelling, often due to heart, liver, or kidney disease.