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A woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy, because
 
  a. Personal risk behaviors influence fertility.
  b. She has used contraceptives for an extended time.
  c. Her ovaries may be affected by the aging process.
  d. Prepregnancy medical attention is lacking.

Question 2

What is the leading cause of unintentional death in children younger than 19 years of age in the United States?
 
  a. Drowning
  b. Airway obstruction
  c. Pedestrian injury
  d. Motor vehicle injuries



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Answer to Question 1

C
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A The older adult participates in fewer risk behaviors than the younger adult.
B The problem is the age of the ovaries, not the past use of contraceptives.
C Once the mature woman decides to conceive, a delay in becoming pregnant may
occur because of the normal aging of the ovaries.
D Prepregnancy medical care is available and encouraged.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children under
19 years of age.
B Airway obstruction is the third leading cause of unintentional death for children
under 19 years of age.
C Pedestrian injuries are not the leading cause of unintentional death in children. It
is a significant problem, with most injuries occurring in children between 1 and 4
years.
D The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has consistently found
that motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of unintentional death in
children younger than 19 years of age in the United States.



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