Define infant mortality and state why it is used as a community indicator
Infant mortality is the death of a child less than 1 year of age. Infant mortality is an important indicator for a community because it measures the health and well-being of both children and mothers, as well as the overall health of the community. High infant mortality rates are associated with social determinants of health and biological causes.
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a. Ataxia and tremor b. Deficits in executive functioning c. Disturbances in equilibrium d. All of the above
The tube that attaches a ventilator to a patient's tracheostomy is called a(n):
A) ostomy pouch. B) LVAD. C) ventilator circuit. D) endotracheal tube.
The dog with its ears up and forward and with a wagging tail is showing characteristics of a __________ dog.
A. happy B. scared C. old D. aggressive
Which of the following acronym is NOT used when the reference to units is applicable?
A. X B. HH C. IP D. ER