Author Question: The approximate increase in height for babies is how many inches per month in the first 6 months of ... (Read 23 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The approximate increase in height for babies is how many inches per month in the first 6 months of life?

a. 1/4 c. 1
b. 1/2 d. 1-1/2

Question 2

The prevalence of chronic health conditions in children is:

a. Decreasing as a result of advances in health care and treatment
b. Increasing as a result of advances in health care and treatment
c. Increasing as a result of the improved survival of premature infants
d. Decreasing as a result of decreased incidence of childhood injury

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is more than 1/4 inch per month.
B Incorrect. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is more than 1/2 inch per month.
C Correct. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is 1 inch per month.
D Incorrect. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is less than 1 1/2 inches per month.

Answer to Question 2

B
The prevalence of chronic health conditions in children is increasing as a result of advanced care and treatment. The increased number of surviving premature infants has increased the number of children with chronic conditions. The number of children who survive childhood injury has increased, leading to increased numbers of disabled children.