Wongs Nursing Care of Infants and Children 9th Edition by Marilyn J. Hockenberry - Test Bank
Hockenberry: Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 9th Edition
Chapter 01: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. From a worldwide perspective in reducing infant mortality, the United States:
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a. |
is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. |
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b. |
is ranked highest among 27 other industrialized countries. |
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c. |
is ranked last among 27 countries that have a population of at least 25 million. |
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d. |
is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. |
ANS: C
Although the death rate has decreased, the United States still ranks last in infant mortality among nations with a population of at least 25 million. The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed nations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year?
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a. |
Congenital anomalies |
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b. |
Sudden infant death syndrome |
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c. |
Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight |
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d. |
Maternal complications specific to the perinatal period |
ANS: A
Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger than 1 year, compared with sudden infant death syndrome, which accounts for 8.2%; disorders related to short gestation and unspecified low birth weight, which account for 16.5%; and maternal complications such as infections specific to the perinatal period, which account for 6.1% of deaths in infants under 1 year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
3. The major cause of death for children older than 1 year is which of the following?
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a. |
Childhood cancer |
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b. |
Unintentional injuries |
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c. |
Heart disease |
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d. |
Congenital anomalies |
ANS: B
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