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NBCOT COTA EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {1500 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Chapter 1.Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
These were taken from various prep textbooks for the NBCOT exam.
Rationale for the correct answer is also given.
1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United
States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a
population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination?
a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries.
c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries.
d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industrialized
countries.
ANS: A
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: Remembering REF: MCS: 6
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment iMe nStC : Cl Needs: Health Promotion
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2. hW
ich is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the
United States?
a. Congenital anomalies
b. Sudden infant death syndrome
c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
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 younger than 1 year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: MCS: 7 TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and
Maintenance
3. What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United
States?
a. Heart disease
b. Childhood cancer
c. Unintentional injuries
d. Congenital anomalies
ANS: C
Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age
1 year through adolescence. The leading cause of death for those younger
than 1 year is congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers and heart
disease cause a significantly lower percentage of deaths in children older
than 1 year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF: MCS: 7 TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and
, Maintenance
4. In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents
ages 15 to 19 years?
a. Suicide and cancer
b. Suicide and homicide
c. Drowning and cancer
d. Homicide and heart disease
NBCOT COTA EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {1500 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Chapter 1.Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
These were taken from various prep textbooks for the NBCOT exam.
Rationale for the correct answer is also given.
1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United
States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a
population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination?
a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries.
c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries.
d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industrialized
countries.
ANS: A
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: Remembering REF: MCS: 6
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment iMe nStC : Cl Needs: Health Promotion
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2. hW
ich is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the
United States?
a. Congenital anomalies
b. Sudden infant death syndrome
c. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
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 younger than 1 year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: MCS: 7 TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and
Maintenance
3. What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United
States?
a. Heart disease
b. Childhood cancer
c. Unintentional injuries
d. Congenital anomalies
ANS: C
Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age
1 year through adolescence. The leading cause of death for those younger
than 1 year is congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers and heart
disease cause a significantly lower percentage of deaths in children older
than 1 year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF: MCS: 7 TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and
, Maintenance
4. In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents
ages 15 to 19 years?
a. Suicide and cancer
b. Suicide and homicide
c. Drowning and cancer
d. Homicide and heart disease
