what is infant mortality rate?
the number of deaths that occur in the first 12 months of life per 1000 births
what is perinatal mortality rate?
the number of fetal and neonatal deaths in a given period of time per 1000 live
births
what is Head Start?
US government funded preschoo...
-domestic abuse in adults ONLY if witnessed the actual abuse
-elder abuse (depending on mental state of elder)
-self harm/harm to others
how long is the stay for a vaginal birth?
48 hours
how long is the stay for a c-section?
72 hours
what is FMLA?
enables employees to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for newborns or ill
family members without losing benefits or pay status in their jobs (1993)
what was mother and child mortality/morbidity like in the past?
very common d/t crowded conditions and unskilled nursing care
who is at the highest risk for mother and child mortality/morbidity?
African Americans
what is mother mortality/morbidity most likely from nowadays?
-hemorrhage
-infection
-amniotic fluid embolism
1|Page| GradeA+ | 2 0 0 2 5
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Latestupdate. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
