Which of the Following Statements About Race and Culture in the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about race and culture in the United States is correct?

• A)The United States ranks 22nd in the world for infant mortality rate.
• B)Ethnic minority populations have higher rates of low-birth-weight infants.
• C)Black infants are more likely to have cleft palates than Native American infants.
• D)Whites have more fraternal twin pregnancies than non-Whites.

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Definitions:

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, involving labor and delivery.

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, reflex response, and color, which helps determine if immediate medical care is necessary.

Prenatal Vital Signs

Critical signs of health in both the mother and fetus during pregnancy, including heart rate, blood pressure, and fetal activity.

Irritability Measurement

The process or methods by which levels of irritability, or the ease of becoming annoyed, are quantitatively assessed.