PEDIATRIC NURSING (PEDS) EXAM PREP 2026/2027 MASTER STUDY
GUIDE: 200 HIGH-YIELD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES ON INFANT, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT MORTALITY
TRENDS (CONGENITAL ANOMALIES, SIDS, SHORT GESTATION),
UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES, SUICIDE/HOMICIDE STATISTICS, AND
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DEFINITIONS
1. A nurse is reviewing global health statistics. When comparing the United
States to other countries with a population of at least 25 million, how does the
US rank in terms of infant mortality?
A. The United States is ranked first among 27 countries.
B. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 developed countries.
C. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
D. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries.
ANS: C
Rationale: The United States still ranks last in infant mortality among nations with
a population of at least 25 million.
2. Which statement accurately describes the United States infant mortality rate
compared to other developed nations?
A. The United States has the lowest infant death rate of developed nations.
B. The United States has an average infant death rate of developed nations.
C. The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed nations.
D. The United States is ranked in the middle of developed nations.
ANS: C
Rationale: The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed
nations.
3. Despite a decrease in the overall death rate, what is the current ranking of the
United States in infant mortality among nations with a population of at least 25
,million?
A. Ranked last
B. Ranked first
C. Ranked in the middle
D. Ranked second
ANS: A
Rationale: 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.
4. A community health nurse is presenting data on infant mortality. Which
population threshold is used when comparing the United States to other
countries for this specific ranking?
A. At least 10 million
B. At least 25 million
C. At least 50 million
D. At least 100 million
ANS: B
Rationale: The comparison is made among nations with a population of at least 25
million.
5. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1
year in the United States?
A. Sudden infant death syndrome
B. Congenital anomalies
C. Disorders related to short gestation
D. Maternal complications
ANS: B
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year.
6. A nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality. What percentage of deaths
in infants younger than 1 year is attributed to congenital anomalies?
A. 8.2%
B. 16.5%
,C. 20.1%
D. 6.1%
ANS: C
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year.
7. When analyzing the causes of infant death, which condition accounts for 8.2%
of deaths in infants younger than 1 year?
A. Congenital anomalies
B. Sudden infant death syndrome
C. Disorders related to short gestation
D. Maternal complications
ANS: B
Rationale: Sudden infant death syndrome accounts for 8.2% of deaths in infants
younger than 1 year.
8. What percentage of infant deaths (younger than 1 year) is attributed to
disorders related to short gestation and unspecified low birth weight?
A. 20.1%
B. 16.5%
C. 8.2%
D. 6.1%
ANS: B
Rationale: Disorders related to short gestation and unspecified low birth weight
account for 16.5% of deaths in infants younger than 1 year.
9. Maternal complications such as infections specific to the perinatal period
account for what percentage of deaths in infants younger than 1 year?
A. 20.1%
B. 16.5%
C. 8.2%
D. 6.1%
ANS: D
, Rationale: Maternal complications such as infections specific to the perinatal
period account for 6.1% of deaths in infants younger than 1 year of age.
10. A nurse is educating new parents on infant health. Which cause of death
should the nurse identify as the leading cause for infants younger than 1 year?
A. Sudden infant death syndrome
B. Congenital anomalies
C. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
D. Maternal complications
ANS: B
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year, making it the leading cause.
11. Which of the following statements is true regarding infant mortality in the
United States?
A. The US has the lowest infant mortality rate among developed nations.
B. The US ranks last in infant mortality among nations with a population of at least
25 million.
C. The US ranks in the middle among nations with a population of at least 25
million.
D. The US infant mortality rate is similar to 20 other developed countries.
ANS: B
Rationale: The United States still ranks last in infant mortality among nations with
a population of at least 25 million.
12. A nursing student is quizzed on infant mortality statistics. Which answer
correctly identifies the percentage of infant deaths attributed to congenital
anomalies?
A. 8.2%
B. 16.5%
C. 20.1%
D. 6.1%
ANS: C
GUIDE: 200 HIGH-YIELD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES ON INFANT, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT MORTALITY
TRENDS (CONGENITAL ANOMALIES, SIDS, SHORT GESTATION),
UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES, SUICIDE/HOMICIDE STATISTICS, AND
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DEFINITIONS
1. A nurse is reviewing global health statistics. When comparing the United
States to other countries with a population of at least 25 million, how does the
US rank in terms of infant mortality?
A. The United States is ranked first among 27 countries.
B. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 developed countries.
C. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries.
D. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries.
ANS: C
Rationale: The United States still ranks last in infant mortality among nations with
a population of at least 25 million.
2. Which statement accurately describes the United States infant mortality rate
compared to other developed nations?
A. The United States has the lowest infant death rate of developed nations.
B. The United States has an average infant death rate of developed nations.
C. The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed nations.
D. The United States is ranked in the middle of developed nations.
ANS: C
Rationale: The United States has the highest infant death rate of developed
nations.
3. Despite a decrease in the overall death rate, what is the current ranking of the
United States in infant mortality among nations with a population of at least 25
,million?
A. Ranked last
B. Ranked first
C. Ranked in the middle
D. Ranked second
ANS: A
Rationale: 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.
4. A community health nurse is presenting data on infant mortality. Which
population threshold is used when comparing the United States to other
countries for this specific ranking?
A. At least 10 million
B. At least 25 million
C. At least 50 million
D. At least 100 million
ANS: B
Rationale: The comparison is made among nations with a population of at least 25
million.
5. Which of the following is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1
year in the United States?
A. Sudden infant death syndrome
B. Congenital anomalies
C. Disorders related to short gestation
D. Maternal complications
ANS: B
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year.
6. A nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality. What percentage of deaths
in infants younger than 1 year is attributed to congenital anomalies?
A. 8.2%
B. 16.5%
,C. 20.1%
D. 6.1%
ANS: C
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year.
7. When analyzing the causes of infant death, which condition accounts for 8.2%
of deaths in infants younger than 1 year?
A. Congenital anomalies
B. Sudden infant death syndrome
C. Disorders related to short gestation
D. Maternal complications
ANS: B
Rationale: Sudden infant death syndrome accounts for 8.2% of deaths in infants
younger than 1 year.
8. What percentage of infant deaths (younger than 1 year) is attributed to
disorders related to short gestation and unspecified low birth weight?
A. 20.1%
B. 16.5%
C. 8.2%
D. 6.1%
ANS: B
Rationale: Disorders related to short gestation and unspecified low birth weight
account for 16.5% of deaths in infants younger than 1 year.
9. Maternal complications such as infections specific to the perinatal period
account for what percentage of deaths in infants younger than 1 year?
A. 20.1%
B. 16.5%
C. 8.2%
D. 6.1%
ANS: D
, Rationale: Maternal complications such as infections specific to the perinatal
period account for 6.1% of deaths in infants younger than 1 year of age.
10. A nurse is educating new parents on infant health. Which cause of death
should the nurse identify as the leading cause for infants younger than 1 year?
A. Sudden infant death syndrome
B. Congenital anomalies
C. Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight
D. Maternal complications
ANS: B
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year, making it the leading cause.
11. Which of the following statements is true regarding infant mortality in the
United States?
A. The US has the lowest infant mortality rate among developed nations.
B. The US ranks last in infant mortality among nations with a population of at least
25 million.
C. The US ranks in the middle among nations with a population of at least 25
million.
D. The US infant mortality rate is similar to 20 other developed countries.
ANS: B
Rationale: The United States still ranks last in infant mortality among nations with
a population of at least 25 million.
12. A nursing student is quizzed on infant mortality statistics. Which answer
correctly identifies the percentage of infant deaths attributed to congenital
anomalies?
A. 8.2%
B. 16.5%
C. 20.1%
D. 6.1%
ANS: C
