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From a worldwide perspective, infant mortality in the United States: a. Is the highest of the other developed nations. b. Lags behind five other developed nations. c. Is the lowest infant death rate of developed nations. d. Lags behind most other developed nations. -:- ANS: A Although th...

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NURS 232- EXAM #1 STUDY
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
LATEST UPDATE
From a worldwide perspective, infant mortality in the United States:


a.


Is the highest of the other developed nations.


b.


Lags behind five other developed nations.


c.


Is the lowest infant death rate of developed nations.


d.


Lags behind most other developed nations.


✓ -:- ANS: A

Although the death rate has decreased, the United States still ranks last among nations with

the lowest infant death rates. The United States has the highest infant death rate of

developed nations.




The major cause of death for children older than 1 year is:




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a.Cancer.


b. infection


c. unintentional injuries


d. congenital abnormalities


✓ -:- ANS: C

Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1 year through

adolescence. Congenital anomalies are the leading cause of death in those younger than 1

year and are less significant in this age group. There have been major declines in deaths

attributed infection as a result of improved therapies. Cancer is the second leading cause of

death in this age group.




In addition to injuries, the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years are:


✓ -:- c. homicide, heart disease




In this age group the leading cause of death is accidents, followed by homicide and suicide.

Other causes of death include cancer and heart disease.




The leading cause of death from unintentional injuries in children is:




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✓ -:- C. Motor vehiclerelated fatalities




Motor vehiclerelated fatalities comprise the leading cause of death in children, as either

passengers or pedestrians. Poisoning is the ninth leading cause of death.


Drowning is the second leading cause of death. Fire- and burn-related fatalities are the third

leading cause of death.




Which of the following is descriptive of deaths caused by unintentional injuries?


✓ -:- a. More deaths occur in males.




Most deaths from unintentional injuries occur in males. The pattern of death caused by

unintentional injuries is consistent in Western societies. Causes of unintentional deaths vary

with age and gender.




The type of injury a child is especially susceptible to at a specific age is most closely related

to:


✓ -:- b. Developmental level of the child




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